The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has been a stage for exceptional batting performances since its inception. Among the many records set in this tournament, the achievement of scoring multiple half-centuries stands out as a testament to a batter’s consistency and skill. These fifties not only contribute significantly to their team’s success but also showcase the players’ ability to perform under pressure on the global stage. The batters who have accumulated the most fifties in the tournament’s history represent the cream of women’s T20 cricket, demonstrating both technical proficiency and the mental strength required to excel in the fast-paced format of the game.
Suzie Bates, New Zealand
Suzie Bates stands out as the most prolific scorer of fifties in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She played her first ever T20 World Cup in 2009 and over a span from 2009 to 2023, Bates has batted in 36 innings. Her impressive record includes 1066 runs, with a highest score of 94 not out against Pakistan on 27 March, 2014 at Sylhet. Bates has maintained a solid average of 32.30 and a strike rate of 114.13. While she hasn’t scored a century in the tournament, her consistency is evident in her remarkable tally of 8 fifties. This achievement not only highlights Bates’ reliability as a top-order batter but also underscores her significant contribution to New Zealand’s performances in the T20 World Cup over more than a decade.
Alyssa Healy, Australia
Alyssa Healy has established herself as one of the most consistent performers in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She played her first ever T20 World Cup in 2010 and by 2023, Healy has batted in 36 innings. She has amassed an impressive 941 runs, with her highest score being 83 against Bangladesh on 27 February, 2020 at Canberra. Healy’s batting average stands at 28.51, and she has maintained a strike rate of 128.37. While she hasn’t registered a century in the tournament, Healy’s consistency is evident in her tally of 7 fifties. This remarkable achievement underscores her crucial role as a top-order batter for Australia and her significant impact on the team’s success in T20 World Cup competitions over more than a decade.
Nat Sciver-Brunt, England
Nat Sciver-Brunt has established herself as a key player in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She played her first ever T20 World Cup in 2014 and till the most recent edition, in 2023, Sciver-Brunt has batted in 24 innings. She has scored 631 runs, with her highest score being an impressive 81 not out against Pakistan on 21 February, 2023 at Cape Town. Sciver-Brunt’s batting average stands at a solid 35.05, and she has maintained a strong strike rate of 116.85. While she hasn’t recorded a century in the tournament, Sciver-Brunt’s consistency is evident in her tally of 6 fifties. This achievement highlights her crucial role as a middle-order batter for England and her significant impact on the team’s performances in the T20 World Cup competitions over nearly a decade.
Stafanie Taylor, West Indies
Stafanie Taylor has been a dominant batter in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She played her first T20 World Cup in 2009 and as of 2023, Taylor has featured in 31 innings. She has accumulated an impressive 926 runs, with her highest score being 59 against Australia on 03 April, 2016 at Eden Gardens. Taylor’s batting average is an outstanding 37.04, complemented by a strike rate of 94.68. While she hasn’t scored a century in the tournament, Taylor’s consistency is highlighted by her 6 half-centuries. This accomplishment underscores her importance as a top-order batter for the West Indies and her significant contribution to the team’s performances in T20 World Cup competitions over more than a decade. Taylor’s longevity and consistent run-scoring ability have made her one of the most respected players in women’s T20 cricket.
Mithali Raj, India
Mithali Raj has been a reliable batter in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for India. From the inaugural edition in 2009 to the 2018 World Cup, Mithali batted in 23 innings. She amassed 726 runs, with her highest score being 57 against England on 26 March 2014 at Sylhet. Mithali’s batting average is an impressive 40.33, complemented by a strike rate of 97.31. While she didn’t score a century in the tournament, Mithali’s consistency is evident in her 5 half-centuries. This achievement underlines her role as a reliable top-order batter for India and her significant impact on the team’s performances in T20 World Cup competitions over a decade. Mithali’s ability to anchor the innings and score consistently made her a key player for India in the shortest format of the game at the highest level. Mithali announced her retirement from all formats of international cricket on 8 June, 2022.
Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa
Laura Wolvaardt has made a significant impact in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She played her first in 2018 and as of 2023, Wolvaardt has participated in 11 innings. She has accumulated 340 runs, with her highest score being an unbeaten 66 against Bangladesh on 21 February, 2023 at Cape Town. Wolvaardt’s batting average is an impressive 42.50, complemented by a strike rate of 111.84. While she hasn’t scored a century in the tournament, Wolvaardt’s consistency is highlighted by her 4 half-centuries. This accomplishment underscores her growing importance as a top-order batter for South Africa and her notable contribution to the team’s performances in T20 World Cup competitions. Despite having played fewer matches compared to some other players, Wolvaardt’s average and frequency of fifties demonstrate her potential to become a key player in future tournaments.
Bismah Maroof, Pakistan
Bismah Maroof has been a consistent performer in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She played her first T20 World Cup in 2009 and till the most recent edition in 2023, Maroof played in 28 innings. She has accumulated 604 runs, with her highest score being an unbeaten 68 against India on 12 February, 2023 at Cape Town. Maroof’s batting average stands at a solid 27.45, with a strike rate of 89.21. While she hasn’t scored a century in the tournament, Maroof’s reliability is evident in her 4 half-centuries. This achievement highlights her crucial role as a middle-order batter for Pakistan and her significant contribution to the team’s performances in T20 World Cup competitions over more than a decade. Maroof’s consistency and experience have made her a key player for Pakistan in the shortest format of the game at the international level. Recently, she announced her retirement from all formats of international cricket on 25 April, 2023.
Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu has been a notable presence in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. From 2009 to 2023, Athapaththu has batted in 28 innings, scoring 666 runs, with her highest score being 68 against Bangladesh on 12 February, 2023 at Cape Town. Athapaththu’s batting average is 23.78, complemented by a strike rate of 105.54. While she hasn’t scored a century in the tournament, Athapaththu’s impact is evident in her 3 half-centuries. This achievement underscores her role as a key top-order batter for Sri Lanka and her significant contribution to the team’s performances in T20 World Cup competitions over more than a decade. Athapaththu’s aggressive batting style and ability to score quickly have made her a crucial player for Sri Lanka in the shortest format of the game at the international level.
Orla Prendergast, Ireland
Orla Prendergast made a notable debut in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Prendergast batted in 4 innings, accumulating 109 runs, with her highest score being an impressive 61 runs against West Indies on 17 February 2023 in Cape Town. Prendergast’s batting average stands at a solid 27.25, complemented by a striking strike rate of 125.28. While she hasn’t scored multiple half-centuries, Prendergast’s potential is evident in her 1 fifty. This achievement, particularly in her debut World Cup campaign, highlights her promising role as a top-order batter for Ireland. Despite having played in only one tournament to date, Prendergast’s performance suggests she could become a key player for Ireland in future T20 World Cup competitions, demonstrating the ability to score quickly and make significant contributions to her team’s totals.
Nigar Sultana, Bangladesh
Nigar Sultana has been a consistent presence in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. From 2016 to 2023, Sultana has batted in 16 innings, accumulating 352 runs, with her highest score being 57 against Australia on 14 February 2023 in Gqeberha. Sultana’s batting average stands at 23.46, with a strike rate of 86.27. While she hasn’t scored multiple half-centuries, Sultana’s reliability is evident in her 1 fifty. This achievement highlights her role as a middle-order batter for Bangladesh and her contribution to the team’s performances in T20 World Cup competitions over several years. Despite facing challenges in a developing cricket nation, Sultana’s consistency and ability to build innings have made her an important player for Bangladesh in the shortest format of the game at the international level.
