The late Janette Brittin was one of the finest batters to have played women’s cricket. An important member of the England side for nearly two decades, Brittin’s career spanned from 1979 to 1998. With over 4000 international runs, 10 centuries, and a string of record-breaking feats in both Tests and ODIs.
1. 167 vs Australia, Harrogate, 1998
In her final Test series, Jan Brittin saved her best for last. Facing Australia in the second Test at Harrogate, she scored 167, her highest Test score. This innings came at a time when women’s Tests were becoming rare. The knock was part of a stellar series where she scored 450 runs at an average of 112.50.
2. 138 vs International XI, 1982 Women’s World Cup
After a slow return to international cricket, Brittin had a solid run during the 1982 World Cup with a career-best ODI score of 138* against an International XI. This was her breakout performance in white-ball cricket. She ended as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 391 runs at 39.10.
3. 48 & Winning Catch in 1993 World Cup Final at Lord’s
Perhaps the most iconic moment in Jan Brittin’s career came during the 1993 Women’s World Cup Final at Lord’s. Against New Zealand, she top-scored with a 48, helping England post a total of 195/5. Brittin took the match-winning catch to seal England’s World Cup win. She made a perfect ending to a World Cup where she had already scored two centuries.
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