New Delhi, June 8: The Women’s T20 World Cup has seen nine editions so far, with only six batters achieving centuries. Let’s take a closer look at these remarkable performances.
Megan Lanning: The Australian star scored 126 runs against Ireland on March 27, 2014, off just 65 balls, hitting 4 sixes and 18 fours. With this innings, Australia posted a total of 191 runs, losing 4 wickets. In response, Ireland managed only 113 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Australia won the match by 78 runs.
Diana Dottin: The West Indies all-rounder made an unbeaten 112 runs off 45 balls against South Africa on May 5, 2010. Her innings included 9 sixes and 7 fours. Thanks to Dottin’s century, West Indies scored 175 runs, losing 5 wickets, while South Africa could only reach 158 runs. West Indies won by 17 runs.
Heather Knight: The English batter scored an unbeaten 108 runs against Thailand on February 26, 2020, off 66 balls, including 4 sixes and 13 fours. In this match played in Canberra, England lost 2 wickets for just 7 runs. Knight then formed a solid partnership with Nat Sciver-Brunt (59 not out), leading England to a total of 176 runs for 2 wickets. Thailand could only muster 78 runs, and England won by a massive 98 runs.
Harmanpreet Kaur: The only Indian to score a century in the Women’s T20 World Cup, Kaur made 103 runs off 51 balls against New Zealand on November 9, 2018. Her innings featured 8 sixes and 7 fours. Batting first, India scored 194 runs, losing 5 wickets, while New Zealand managed only 160 runs for 9 wickets. India won by 34 runs.
Muniba Ali: As an opening batter for Pakistan, Muniba scored 102 runs off 68 balls against Ireland on February 15, 2023, hitting 14 fours. With her performance, Pakistan reached 165 runs, losing 5 wickets, while Ireland was bowled out for just 95 runs in 16.3 overs.
Lizelle Lee: The South African opener scored 101 runs off 60 balls against Thailand, hitting 3 sixes and 16 fours. Her innings helped South Africa set a score of 195 runs for 3 wickets, while Thailand could only manage 82 runs in 19.1 overs. South Africa won the match by 113 runs.
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