The ICC Women's ODI Cricket World Cup 2025 took place from September 30 to November 2, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This premier ODI tournament showcased top female cricketers worldwide.
Top Run Scorers
Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) led the tournament with a record-breaking 571 runs in nine matches, becoming the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup.
She surpassed Alyssa Healy (Australia), who scored 509 runs in the 2022 edition, averaging 56.55 across nine innings.
Notable Performances
Wolvaardt's highest individual score was an impressive 169 against England in the semi-finals—the top individual innings of the 2025 tournament.
Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner recorded the first century of the 2025 World Cup with an 83-ball 115 against New Zealand.
In the same match, New Zealand’s Sophie Devine scored a rapid 112 runs from 112 balls.
"With 571 runs from nine matches, South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt finished as the player with the most runs in the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, setting a new record for being the highest run-getter in a single edition of the tournament."
"Wolvaardt's tally was helped by her 169 she smashed against England in the semi-finals—it was the highest individual score in the 2025 Women's World Cup."
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