Most Centuries in Women's Cricket
The leading century-makers in women's international cricket history, honouring the batters who have set the standard across all formats.
Top 10 Century-Makers in Women's International Cricket
Combined centuries across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is
| Rank | Player | Country | Tests | ODIs | T20Is | Total 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meg Lanning | Australia | 2 | 15 | 0 | 17 |
| 2 | Mithali Raj | India | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Suzie Bates | New Zealand | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Smriti Mandhana | India | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | England | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | Tammy Beaumont | England | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 7 | Stafanie Taylor | West Indies | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 8 | Amy Satterthwaite | New Zealand | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | Heather Knight | England | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Scoring a century in international cricket is one of the game's most celebrated achievements, and in women's cricket, the ability to convert starts into three-figure scores has become a hallmark of the very best batters. Meg Lanning's dominance at the top of this list, with 17 international centuries, reflects her extraordinary consistency and run-hunger during Australia's period of dominance in women's cricket. The growing number of centuries being scored across all formats is a testament to the rapid improvement in playing standards, coaching, and professionalism in women's cricket worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about centuries in women's cricket
Who has scored the most centuries in women's international cricket? +
Meg Lanning of Australia holds the record for the most centuries in women's international cricket with 17 hundreds across Tests and ODIs. Lanning, who captained Australia to multiple World Cup victories, has been one of the most dominant batters in the women's game, known for her ability to score big runs consistently against all opponents.
Are T20I centuries common in women's cricket? +
T20I centuries are rare in women's cricket, as the format's 20-over constraint makes it challenging to reach three figures. Only a handful of women have scored T20I centuries, including Deandra Dottin, Suzie Bates, and Stafanie Taylor. The increasing standard of batting and the influence of franchise leagues like the WPL and WBBL are expected to produce more T20I hundreds in the future.
How has the growth of women's cricket affected batting records? +
The professionalization of women's cricket has led to a significant increase in batting milestones. With the introduction of central contracts, professional franchise leagues (WPL, WBBL, The Hundred), and increased match scheduling, female cricketers now have more opportunities to train and play at the highest level. This has resulted in more centuries, higher team totals, and a general uplift in batting standards across all formats.