Women’s T20 International cricket has produced a group of standout players whose experience and consistency have helped shape the modern game. Among them, seven women stand out for having played 150 T20Is, each bringing unique skills and leadership to their teams.
These players have set benchmarks for longevity and performance, inspiring a new generation of cricketers and raising the profile of women’s cricket worldwide. Their remarkable careers reflect not only personal achievement but also the evolution and growing professionalism of the women’s game on the global stage.
Most Women’s T20I Appearances:
Harmanpreet Kaur (India)
Harmanpreet Kaur is a cornerstone of India’s WT20I team, renowned for her aggressive batting and inspirational captaincy. Having played 179 matches, she has scored 3,590 runs, often turning matches with her powerful hitting and innovative strokeplay. Kaur made her debut back in 2009 and is still standing tall. She has a century and 14 half-centuries to her name with highest score of 103, India’s first-ever in WT20Is. She averages 29.14 and her fearless approach and ability to perform under pressure have made her one of India’s most celebrated cricketers and a key figure in the team’s rise on the global stage.
Suzie Bates (New Zealand)
Suzie Bates stands as one of the most experienced and reliable figures in WT20I history. With 177 matches to her name, she has amassed 4,716 runs, making her New Zealand’s leading run-scorer in the format. She has registered the highest score of 124* and averages 29.11 in the format, with a century and 28 half-centuries to her name. Suzie made her debut in 2007 and is still playing her best cricket in this format. Known for her consistency, Bates combines technical solidity with the ability to accelerate when needed. Her leadership as a former captain and her longevity in the game have made her a role model for aspiring cricketers worldwide.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England)
Danni Wyatt-Hodge is England’s most capped WT20I player and a dynamic opener who has redefined the role with her attacking mindset. With over 3,208 runs in 175 matches, Wyatt is known for her ability to take the game away from the opposition in the powerplay. Her record-breaking 124 against and consistent performances have cemented her place as one of the most exciting batters in the women’s game. She is the only player in the top seven list to have 2 centuries to her name and 19 half-centuries, averaging 23.07.
Ellyse Perry (Australia)
Ellyse Perry is a towering figure in women’s T20 International cricket and with 168 WT20I appearances, she has surpassed Alyssa Healy as Australia’s most capped player in the shortest format, now sitting fourth overall behind Harmanpreet Kaur, Suzie Bates, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Perry is celebrated not only for her longevity but for her extraordinary all-round ability—she is the first player to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in WT20Is. Perry is yet to score a century in the shortest format of the game with the highest score of 75 but averages 31.04 which is the most among the top seven players. Perry made her debut in 2008 and in 168 appearances so far, has amassed 2173 runs and struck 126 wickets.
Alyssa Healy (Australia)
Alyssa Healy is a wicketkeeper-batter whose explosive batting at the top of the order has been instrumental in Australia’s dominance of WT20I cricket. With 3,054 runs and an average of 25.45, Healy is a match-winner on her day. Her record-breaking 148* remains the highest individual score by an Australian in WT20Is, and her leadership has guided the team to multiple World Cup triumphs. She has played a total of 162 games in the shortest format and has a century and 17 half centuries to her name. She made her debut in 2010 and now stands as the fifth most capped player in WT20I history and second in Australia’s Women’s Cricket history.
Nida Dar (Pakistan)
Nida Dar is indeed among the most capped women’s T20I players and a central figure in Pakistan cricket. She has appeared in 160 WT20Is, making her one of the most experienced players in the format. Dar is renowned not only for her longevity but also for her remarkable all-round contributions. She is the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I history, with 144 wickets to her name—the highest by any Pakistan player, male or female—and has also scored 2,093 runs in the format. She has not scored a century in the shortest format of the game with her highest score being 75 and has 7 half-centuries to her name. She stands sixth but first Pakistani player to feature in the most capped list. Dar’s legacy is defined by her trailblazing achievements and her status as one of the most influential all-rounders in women’s cricket.
Smriti Mandhana (India)
Smriti Mandhana is a leading figure in women’s T20I cricket and is now among the most capped players for India. Mandhana is celebrated for her elegant left-handed strokeplay and her ability to dominate attacks from the outset. She recently became the first Indian woman to score a T20I century in England and has set multiple records while also entering the elite list of scoring centuries across formats. Mandhana has scored 3886 runs in 150 matches with a highest score of 112 averaging 29.89 with one century and 30 half-centuries. Currently ranked third in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings, she is recognized as one of the most influential and accomplished batters in the modern game.
These remarkable athletes have not only set records for appearances but have also redefined excellence in women’s cricket. Their dedication, skill, and leadership have inspired countless young players and elevated the global profile of the women’s game. As the sport continues to grow and break new ground, the legacy of these pioneers will remain a guiding light for future generations.
