Whether it is test cricket, limited overs cricket or the T20 format, men’s cricket has always been one of the most popular and hyped events. Not only cricket but all sporting events attract the masses when men are playing the sport.
But in the last decade or so, things are changing. People of all ages have accepted that women possess the same talent irrespective of the field. The same thing has happened in cricket.
We are seeing a change in women’s cricket, and people are praising the efforts of women cricketers and the amount of hard work, commitment and determination it takes to perform on the big stage.
Sports fans are slowly but surely getting attracted to women’s cricket as women’s cricket is getting more and more competitive like men’s cricket.
In the last 5-6 ICC events, we have witnessed some big crowds as people are enjoying women’s cricket more than before.
The quality of women’s cricket is undoubtedly getting better by the day, and the amount of talented women cricketers entering the cricketing world is just amazing to see.
In the current crop, we are witnessing some talented performers with match-winning capabilities.
In this article, we are going to discuss the 10 best women cricketers in modern-day cricket who are just as competitive as men and who have played a crucial role in their sides.
These players had performed impressively for their respective teams and have stood firm when their teams wanted them to.
The 10 Best Women Cricketers in the World 2023
The current crop of women’s cricketers has enough quality and matches the qualities of their men counterparts. Here are the 10 best women cricketers in the world right now:
| Position | Name | Country | Points |
| 1. | Alyssa Healy | AUS | 785 |
| 2. | Natalie Sciver | ENG | 750 |
| 3. | Beth Mooney | AUS | 748 |
| 4. | Laura Wolvaardt | SA | 722 |
| 5. | Meg Lanning | AUS | 710 |
| 6. | Rachael Haynes | AUS | 701 |
| 7. | Mithali Raj | IND | 686 |
| 8. | Amy Satterthwaite | NZ | 681 |
| 9. | Smriti Mandhana | IND | 669 |
| 10. | Tammy Beaumont | ENG | 659 |
1. Alyssa Healy
The 32-year-old is the niece of former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Ian Healy. Alyssa Healy is the wife of current Australian pacer Mitchell Starc.
The Queensland born is playing for the national side since 2010 and is a vital link in this Australian outfit.
The wicket-keeper batter is known for her smart glovework behind the stumps and is one of the most experienced campaigners in the team.
Healy is a handy batter who has the ability to bail the team out of danger with her clever batting. Healy has played for New South Wales, Sydney Sixers, Yorkshire Diamonds and Trailblazers in Domestic Cricket as well in the Australian Big bash League.
Healy has played in 6 tests scoring 236 runs with 1 stumping and 12 catches to her name. Alyssa has played 94 ODI’s, scoring 2639 runs with an average of 36.65. She has 5 centuries and 15 half-centuries to her name and the highest score of 170.
She has registered 93 dismissals in ODI cricket, including 63 catches and 30 stumpings to her name. In 123 T20Is, she has scored 2136 runs with 1 century and 12 half-centuries and registered 46 catches and 52 stumpings and a highest score of 148.
Healy can take the attack to the opposition bowlers with her attacking batting. She can play some powerful cuts and crisp drives.
Healy has the highest number of points in the ICC best women’s performers list as she has been given 750 rating points, and she is at the 1st position.
Healy played a brilliant knock of 170 in the final of the ICC women’s world cup 2022. She scored 509 runs in the entire tournament with a strike rate of 103.67.
2. Natalie Sciver
Natalie Ruth Sciver is a batting all-rounder who can bowl right-arm medium pace and be effective with her unpredictable line.
The 29-year-old made her debut for England in 2013 and has improved a lot in her ability to take wickets.
She has played for Perth Scorchers, Surrey, Northern Diamonds, Melbourne Stars etc in domestic cricket till now.
The all-rounder is at the 2nd position in the ICC best women performers list with 750 points due to her decent performances of late.
In 7 test matches, Sciver has scored 343 runs with the highest score of 88 and two half-centuries. She has taken 9 wickets with the best bowling figures of 3/41 in her test career.
In 89 ODI’s, Sciver scored 2711 runs with an average of 41.70 and took 59 wickets with best bowling figures of 3/3. Her highest score in her ODI career is 148 and has 5 centuries and 16 half-centuries to her name.
In 91 T20Is, Sciver has scored ten half-centuries and has taken 72 wickets with best bowling figures of 4/15.
Sciver can be played in the middle as well as the lower order and has the ability to take the game away from the opposition with her powerful hitting.
She likes to hit on the up and can penetrate the field with her crisp cover drives. Sciver can pull the ball powerfully and can play some fantastic shots on the back foot.
Sciver can also play delicate flicks with her powerful wrist work. She has been placed at the 2nd position in the ICC best women performers list with 750 rating points.
3. Beth Mooney
Beth Louise Mooney is one of the vital links in the Australian outfit as the left-hander provides enough options in the batting order and can build her innings beautifully.
The 28-year-old is a wicket-keeper batter, a valuable backup option after Alyssa Healy. Mooney has highlighted brilliant footwork behind the stumps, and her catching has also looked good.
The left-hander made her ODI debut in 2016 and made her test debut in 2017. Already, the left-hander has produced some fine performances, and her vital 62 in the 2022 World Cup final against England was the crucial link in Australia’s win.
Mooney usually is suitable as a one-down batter but can also bat at no.4 or no.5 positions. She has been placed at the no.3 position in the ICC best women’s performers list with 748 points.
She has played for Queensland, Northern Districts, Brisbane Heat, Yorkshire, Perth Scorchers etc, in the Australian Big bash league and domestic cricket. In 3 tests, she has scored 118 runs with one half-century to her name.
Mooney has scored 1750 runs in 54 ODIs with an average of 50. She has 2 centuries and 12 half-centuries to her name and a highest score of 125.
The 28-year-old has registered 22 catches in her ODI career. In 61 T20Is, Mooney has scored 1649 runs with 2 centuries and 11 half-centuries to her name and a highest score of 117 unbeaten.
She has registered 24 catches in her T20I career. Mooney has this unique ability to accelerate the scoring and can rotate the strike with her clever batting.
Mooney can cut the ball in the gaps and lets the ball come onto the bat. Mooney is typically an offside player but can sweep the ball nicely against the spinners.
4. Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt is one of the most upcoming talents in the South African women’s cricket team, and the right-hander has played some impressive knocks in the recent few outings.
In the recently concluded women’s world cup, the 23-year-old scored 433 runs as she played some beautiful knocks. The opener scored 7 fifties in the world cup, including an impressive 90 against Australia.
She has been placed at the 4th position in the ICC best women performers list with rating points of 722.
Wolvaardt made her debut for South Africa at a very young age of 16 in 2016, and since then, she has been working her way into the national side. Wolvaardt is known for her timing and excellent cover drives.
The right-hander has played for Western Province, Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Strikers and Northern SuperChargers in her domestic career as well as the Australian Big Bash League.
The youngster has notched up some impressive stats in her ODI career by scoring 2832 runs in 71 ODI games with an average of 46.42 and a high score of 149.
She has registered 3 centuries and 25 half-centuries in her WODI career. Wolvaardt has scored 588 runs in 33 WT20I games with 3 half-centuries to her name.
The opening batter has showcased her class and will surely leave an impression in the future.
5. Meg Lanning
Next up on our list of the best women cricketers in the world is Meg Lanning. Lanning is one of the most accomplished batters in this Australian line-up. The top-order batter has loads of experience playing in domestic cricket.
The right-hander made her debut for Australia in 2010 at the age of 18, and since then, she has become one of the consistent performers in the limited over format.
Lanning is known for her delightful placement and ability to play beautiful drives on the up. The 30-year-old scored 394 runs in the ICC world cup 2022 with a strike rate of 88.74.
In 100 ODI’s, Lanning has scored 4463 runs with an average of 53.13 and a highest score of 152 unbeaten. Lanning has scored 15 centuries and 19 half-centuries in ODI cricket.
Lanning has scored 3007 runs in 115 T20Is with a highest score of unbeaten 133. The right-hander has scored 2 centuries and 14 half-centuries in her T20I career.
Meg Lanning is at the 5th position with rating points of 710 in the ICC women’s best performers list.
6. Rachael Haynes
Rachael Louise Haynes is one of the most experienced campaigners in the Australian dugout, with almost 13 years of experience playing on the international stage.
The left-hander made her test debut against England in July 2009 and since then has been one of the most accomplished and consistent performers in women’s cricket.
The 35-year-old has represented Victoria, New South Wales, Sydney Thunder, and Loughborough Lightning in domestic cricket and the Australian Big Bash League.
In the 2022 ICC women’s world cup, Haynes scored 497 runs in 9 games with a strike rate of 82.56 and played a crucial role in Australia’s world cup win.
One of her biggest strengths is her ability to adapt to different formats. In 6 tests, Haynes has scored 383 runs with 3 half-centuries to her name.
In 77 ODIs, Haynes has scored 2585 runs with a decent average of 39.80, scoring 2 half-centuries and 19 half-centuries and a highest score of 130.
Her best bowling figures in ODI cricket are 3/10. Haynes can bowl left-arm medium pace and can be a tricky customer due to her ability to swing the ball both ways and change the pace at the last moment.
Haynes is strong on both sides of the wicket and can play spin well on turning wickets. Haynes can play some powerful drives, but her batting mainly revolves around effortless timing and guiding the ball in the gaps.
In 79 WT20Is, Haynes has scored 793 runs with 3 half-centuries to her name and best bowling figures of 3/19. Haynes has been placed at the 6th position in the ICC women’s best performers list with 701 rating points.
7. Mithali Raj
The Indian batting mainstay has been a pivotal figure in India’s success in the limited-overs format for the last 6-7 years. The 39-year-old has over 2 decades of experience in international cricket.
The right-hander made her test debut against England in 2002 and has been one of the most seasoned pros in the Indian line-up.
Mithali has represented Andhra Pradesh, Railways, Air India, Supernovas and Velocity in domestic cricket and the Women’s T20 Challenge.
Although Mithali could score only 182 runs in 7 games in the 2022 world cup her previous contributions to team India can’t be forgotten. Her determined leadership was the focal point where India became one of the toughest competitors in world cricket.
In 12 tests, Mithali has scored 699 runs with an average of 43.68 and a highest score of 214. In 232 WODIs, Mithali has scored 7805 runs with an average of 50.68 and a highest score of unbeaten 125.
Mithali has scored 7 centuries and 64 half-centuries in the limited-overs format. In 89 WT20Is, Mithali has scored 2364 runs with 17 half-centuries to her name.
The right-hander is more of an offside player. She can play some beautiful square cuts and punch the ball well on the back foot and the front foot. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to pace her innings well.
Mithali can play spin well and can charge the spinners willfully to play big shots. Mithali Raj is a household name as she has inspired thousands of women cricketers to achieve their dreams.
The Hyderabad native is placed at the 7th position in the ICC women’s best performers list with 686 rating points.
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8. Amy Satterthwaite
Next up on our list of the best women cricketers in the world is Amy Satterthwaite. Amy is another player who has a vast amount of international experience since she made her debut against Australia in July 2007.
The New Zealander is a batting all-rounder who has been a vital addition for the kiwis due to her ability to bowl right-arm medium pace. In 2020 Satterthwaite was appointed vice-captain of the team.
The left-handed batter has represented Canterbury, Tasmania, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Lancashire etc in domestic Cricket as well as the Australian Big Bash League.
The all-rounder has scored 4125 runs in 128 WODI career with an average of 38.91, scoring 7 centuries and 22 half-centuries with a highest score of 137 unbeaten.
She has taken 45 wickets in her ODI career with the best bowling figures of 4/13. In 111 WT20Is, the 35-year-old has scored 1784 runs and has taken 26 wickets with the best bowling figures of 6/17.
She has taken 196 wickets and scored 9062 runs in her list A career in 293 matches. Satterthwaite is a top-order batter known to pace her innings slowly but can accelerate the scoring while chasing a big target.
The left-hander can pull the ball well and can change her technique as per the nature of the wicket. Satterthwaite can be a bit nippy with her action as she can surprise the batters with her speed and bounce.
Satterthwaite is placed at the 8th position in the ICC best women’s performers list with 681 rating points.
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9. Smriti Mandhana
The left-hander has been one of the most consistent performers with the bat for the Indian national team for the last 4-5 years.
The 25-year-old made her test debut against England in 2014, but the left-hander has emerged as one of the most promising players in the last 3-4 seasons.
She has represented Maharashtra women, Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder, Hobart Hurricanes etc., in her domestic and Australian Big Bash League career.
The left-hander is a beautiful driver of the ball and can play some beautiful back, and front foot punches on fast wickets.
Mandhana can use the depth of the crease quite well to penetrate the gaps with her fine placement. Mandhana is one of the stars to watch out for in the future in women’s cricket.
In 4 tests, Mandhana has scored 325 runs with an average of 46.42, scoring 1 century and 2 half-centuries and a highest score of 127.
In 71 WODIs, the Sangli born has scored 2788 runs with an average of 42.24, scoring 5 centuries and 22 half-centuries and a highest score of 135.
In 84 WT20Is, the opener has scored 1971 runs and has scored 14 half-centuries. In the 2022 women’s world cup, Mandhana scored 327 runs in 7 games with a strike rate of 78.04.
Mandhana can rotate the strike cleverly and is a fine runner between the wickets. The left-hander played a fine knock of 123 in one of the games against West Indies in the 2022 ICC women’s world cup.
Mandhana is at the 9th position in the ICC best women performers list with 669 rating points.
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10. Tammy Beaumont
The last one on our list of the best women cricketers in the world is Tamsin Tilley Beaumont. Tammy is one of those England batters who has gained the reputation of being one of the most technically correct batters in the English line-up.
The 31-year-old has been playing for the English side for almost 13 years but made her test debut in 2013 against Australia. The Kent-born is a wicket-keeper batsman who likes to play on the up and can play spin well.
Beaumont possesses fine technique and the footwork to play on fast and slow wickets. She has played for Kent, Surrey, Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Renegades, Sydney Thunder, etc., in domestic Cricket and the Australian Big Bash League.
In 6 Tests, Beaumont has scored 239 runs and has 5 catches to her name. In 94 ODIs, the right-hander has scored 3226 runs with an average of 41.89, scoring 8 centuries and 16 half-centuries and a highest score of 168 unbeaten.
She has 27 catches and 4 stumpings in the limited-overs format. The wicket-keeper batter has scored 1721 runs in 99 WT20I games with 1 century and 2 half-centuries to her name and a highest score of 116.
He has 14 catches and 4 stumpings in the T20I format. Beaumont scored 277 runs in 9 world cup games in the 2022 ICC world cup with a strike rate of 65.64.
Beaumont is known for her agile wicket keeping and her sharp collection behind the stumps. She has been placed at the 10th position in the ICC best women performers list with a 659 rating score.
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Conclusion
So there you have it, folks! This was our list of the top 10 best women cricketers in the world right now. Do you like our list? Which women cricketer according to you should be on this list? Do let us know by tweeting us @weknowcricket!
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