The 7 highest run-scorers in Women’s Ashes history – who tops the list?
The 2025 Women’s Ashes series between England and Australia will kick off this Sunday in Sydney.
It’s been a decade since England last had their hands on the urn, and they are desperate to change their fortunes in the multi-format series.
Comprising a points-based system over three T20s, three ODIs and a one-off Test match, both sides are itching to go with the first ODI getting underway at the North Sydney Oval.
The famous series has seen several staggering performances over the years that have lit up the international stage, where the best take on the best.
With rain forecast all week in Sydney, England will hope they can utilise the atypical Australian conditions while the batters will be fighting for another high-scoring series.
But which players have led the way as the highest run scorers in the history of the Women’s Ashes?
7. Janette Brittin, 1,024 runs – England
A pioneer of women’s cricket, her career spanned from 1984 to 1998 when she shone in the Ashes averaging 56.88.
She scored a record-equal three centuries in the famous series and was a dominant figure for her nation.
6. Alex Blackwell, 1,030 runs – Australia
Blackwell was the epitome of a consistent and reliable middle-order batter for Australia over her 14-year career.
She has nine Ashes fifties to her name highlighting her longevity and continued contributions from one series to another.
5. Meg Lanning, 1,296 runs – Australia
Famous for her aggressive batting style and ability to take the game on no matter the circumstance, Lanning averaged 41.80 with two centuries.
Her match-winning prowess was essential to Australia’s success during the 2013-2022 period.
4. Nat Sciver-Brunt, 1,335 runs – England
England’s ever-dependable all-rounder has been active in the national squad since 2013 and has been a regular game-changer with two Ashes centuries.
With a top score of 129, an average of 36.08 and a sizeable impact with the ball, she will be a key part of the visitor’s chances down under.
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3. Heather Knight, 1,479 runs – England
England’s long-term captain since 2011, Heather Knight will be more desperate than anyone to regain the Urn for her country.
The loyal servant to her nation has made two tons and 10 fifties to date with her high score of 168* being arguably the greatest for England in Ashes history.
2. Charlotte Edwards, 1,534 runs – England
Edwards had a 17-year career that spanned from 1998 to 2015 in which she was one of England‘s greatest captains in a period of high success.
She scored one century and a sizeable 12 fifties at an average of 40.36 in her revolutionary Ashes career.
1. Ellyse Perry, 1,953 runs – Australia
With a ruthless average of 54.25 and two double centuries to her record, it’s easy to understand how critical Perry is to Australia’s success.
Her dominance with both bat and ball highlights her once-in-a-generation status but wait…
Alongside her cricket career spanning from 2008, Perry has also made 18 appearances for The Matildas – Australia‘s National Women’s Football team.
A true sporting icon, indeed.
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