Top 3 most successful ODI captains in Women’s cricket

Women’s cricket has advanced significantly in the past ten years, and competition between teams has increased the sport’s intensity, particularly in one-day internationals. Compared to earlier matches, there are now many more spectators in the stadium for women’s cricket. The cricketing nations’ board and administration have been working hard to assemble a good team and ensure that the matches do not turn out to be one-sided. Here’s a look at One-Day International’s five most successful female captains.

3. Charlotte Edwards, England 

Charlotte Edwards, a former England women’s cricket team player, is third on the list of the most successful captains in Women’s ODIs. In 195 One-Day Internationals for England, Edwards scored 5992 runs at an average of 38.2. In addition to her batting skills, she also picked up 54 wickets in the format with her leg spin, scoring 9 hundreds and 46 half-centuries. She had a good technique that allowed her to contribute for almost two decades to women’s cricket. In 2009, Edwards led England to victory at the World Cup and then the 20-20 Championship. After leading England to many Ashes victories, Edwards will be remembered as one of the greatest and most successful captains ever.

2. Belinda Clark, Australia

Belinda Clark, one of the best female cricketers to represent Australia, set a record by becoming the first player among men and women to hit a double century in an ODI. She accomplished the feat with an undefeated 229 versus the Danish women’s team during the 1997 World Cup.

Clark is the second-most successful female captain in ODIs, winning 83 matches while leading her team in the 50-over format. In 118 ODIs, she scored 4844 runs for an average of 47.49. In 2011, she was admitted to the hall of fame. Her most significant accomplishment is being regarded as the finest Australian female cricket captain for leading her team to World Cup victories in 1997 and 2005.

1. Mithali Raj, India

The former captain of the Indian women’s ODI team, Mithali Raj, is arguably the most famous name in women’s cricket history. The right-handed opener is regarded as the best female cricketer to represent India. In 2005, Mithali Raj was named captain of the Indian women’s side, and she continued to serve in that capacity during ODIs until her retirement in 2022. The only player to have led India in more than one World Cup final, male or female, Raj has captained more ODIs than any other player.

The right-hander averages over 50 in the 50-over format and has scored 7805 runs in 232 ODIs, giving her the record for most international runs in women’s cricket. India is fortunate to have had her serve as the Women’s ODI team captain. She has scored seven centuries and 64 half-centuries in ODIs.