Australia women’s team and Deandra Dottin have dominated the list of biggest Women’s T20 World Cup records so far.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on June 12 in England. Across the nine editions played so far, women cricketers have created many major records that will be difficult to break. However, players and teams will be aiming to challenge several of those records in this edition.
If we look at some of the biggest Women’s T20 World Cup records in history, it would not be wrong to say that a few of them are almost impossible to break in this edition. Australia Women’s Team and their players hold many major records in the tournament, while England Women’s Team and West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin also feature on the list. Here, we take a look at the 20 biggest and most important Women’s T20 World Cup records.
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Here are the Top 20 Biggest Women’s T20 World Cup Records
1. Most Titles (6) – Australia Women
Australia Women hold the record for winning the most Women’s T20 World Cup titles. They have played in all nine editions since 2009 and have won the tournament six times.
Australia won three consecutive titles in 2010, 2012, and 2014. They then repeated the achievement by winning another three consecutive titles in 2018, 2020, and 2023.
2. Most Wins (39 Matches) – Australia Women
Australia Women also hold the record for the most wins in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They have played 49 matches across nine editions and have won 39 of them.
The most impressive part is that Australia have lost only nine matches in the tournament’s history, while one match ended in a tie. Their win percentage stands at 80.61%, which is well ahead of second-placed England at 75.0%.
3. Biggest Victory (114 Runs) – England Women
England Women hold the record for the biggest win in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They defeated Pakistan Women by 114 runs in Cape Town during the 2023 tournament.
England scored 213/5 after batting first and set a target of 214. Pakistan could only manage 99/9 in reply and suffered a heavy 114-run defeat.
4. Highest Total (213/5) – England Women
England Women also hold the record for the highest team total in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They scored 213/5 against Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on February 21, 2023.
In that match, Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 81* off 40 balls and Danni Wyatt-Hodge made 59 off 33 balls, helping England post a historic total. Pakistan could only reach 99/9 in their chase.
5. Lowest Total (46/10) – Bangladesh Women
Bangladesh Women hold the unwanted record for the lowest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They were bowled out for just 46 while chasing in a match at Providence Stadium, Guyana, during the 2018 edition.
In that match, West Indies Women, led by Stafanie Taylor, scored 106/8. Chasing 107, Bangladesh were dismissed for only 46 runs.
6. Highest Successful Run Chase (165/2) – England Women
England Women hold the record for the highest successful run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They chased down a target of 164 against Australia in the semi-final of the 2009 edition at The Oval.
Australia, led by Karen Rolton, scored 163/5. England reached 165/2 with three balls remaining, thanks to Claire Taylor’s unbeaten 76 off 53 balls. England later defeated New Zealand in the final to win the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title.
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7. Lowest Total Defended (91/10) – New Zealand Women
New Zealand Women hold the record for defending the lowest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They successfully defended 91 runs in a Group A match in Melbourne during the 2020 edition.
New Zealand were bowled out for 91, with Rachel Priest top-scoring with 25 off 32 balls. Bangladesh batted even worse and were dismissed for 74 in 19.5 overs.
8. Most Extras in an Innings (24) – Sri Lanka Women
Sri Lanka Women hold the record for scoring the most runs through extras in a Women’s T20 World Cup innings. They received 24 extra runs against South Africa in a group match at Gros Islet during the 2018 tournament.
South Africa conceded 24 extras, including 19 wides, 3 leg-byes, and 2 byes. Despite receiving so many extras, Sri Lanka managed only 99/8 and lost the match by seven wickets.
9. Most Runs (1216) – Suzie Bates
New Zealand’s star batting all-rounder Suzie Bates holds the record for the most runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history. Since 2009, she has scored 1216 runs in 42 matches at an average of 31.17, with a highest score of 94*.
Bates has played many important innings for New Zealand and also played a key role in helping them win their first title in 2024. She has been a vital player for the White Ferns since the very first edition.
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10. Highest Individual Score (126) – Meg Lanning
Australia’s Meg Lanning holds the record for the highest individual score in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She scored 126 runs off 65 balls against Ireland in Sylhet during the 2014 edition. Lanning hit 18 fours and 4 sixes during her record-breaking innings.
11. Most 50+ Scores (8) – Suzie Bates
Suzie Bates also holds the record for the most 50-plus scores in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She has crossed the fifty-run mark eight times in 42 matches. During this period, she scored 1216 runs, with a best score of 94*.
12. Fastest Century (38 Balls) – Deandra Dottin
West Indies’ explosive batter Deandra Dottin holds the record for the fastest century in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She reached her hundred in just 38 balls against South Africa in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, during the 2010 edition. Even after 16 years, that record remains unbeaten.
13. Most Sixes (31) – Deandra Dottin
Deandra Dottin also holds the record for hitting the most sixes in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She has smashed 31 sixes in 34 matches since 2009.
India’s Harmanpreet Kaur and Sophie Devine are jointly second with 19 sixes each. Both players have a chance to break the record, although Dottin is also expected to play for West Indies in the 2026 tournament.
14. Most Fours (132) – Suzie Bates and Alyssa Healy
New Zealand’s Suzie Bates and Australia’s Alyssa Healy jointly hold the record for the most fours in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Bates has hit 132 fours in 42 innings, while Healy reached the same number in 39 innings. Healy has retired from international cricket, but Bates is expected to play in the 2026 edition.
15. Most Sixes in an Innings (9) – Deandra Dottin
Deandra Dottin holds the record for hitting the most sixes in a single Women’s T20 World Cup innings. She smashed nine sixes while scoring her record-breaking century against South Africa in Basseterre during the 2010 tournament.
16. Most Fours in an Innings (18) – Meg Lanning
Australia’s Meg Lanning holds the record for the most fours in a single Women’s T20 World Cup innings. She struck 18 fours while scoring 126 runs against Ireland at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium during the 2014 edition.
17. Most Wickets (48) – Megan Schutt
Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt holds the record for the most wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She has taken 48 wickets in 29 matches at an average of 11.72. During this period, she maintained an economy rate of 5.65 and recorded a best bowling performance of 4/18.
18. Best Bowling Figures (5/5) – Deandra Dottin
West Indies fast-bowling all-rounder Deandra Dottin holds the record for the best bowling figures in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She took 5 wickets for just 5 runs in 3.4 overs against Bangladesh at Providence Stadium, Guyana, during the 2010 edition. Bangladesh were chasing 107 but were bowled out for only 46.
19. Most Wickets in a Single Edition (15) – Amelia Kerr
New Zealand spin-bowling all-rounder Amelia Kerr holds the record for taking the most wickets in a single Women’s T20 World Cup edition. She claimed 15 wickets in six matches during the 2024 tournament, with best figures of 4/26. Her performances played a major role in helping New Zealand win their first title.
20. Most Matches (47) – Ellyse Perry
Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry holds the record for playing the most matches in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She has appeared in 47 matches so far and is also expected to play in the 2026 edition, which means this record could increase further.
Women’s T20 World Cup Records – FAQs
1. Who has scored the most runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history?
Suzie Bates has scored the most runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She has scored 1216 runs in 42 matches.
2. Which team has won the most Women’s T20 World Cup titles?
Australia Women have won the most Women’s T20 World Cup titles. They have lifted the trophy six times and are the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
3. Who has taken the most wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history?
Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt holds the record for the most wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She has taken 48 wickets in 29 matches.
4. What is the highest team total in Women’s T20 World Cup history?
England Women hold the record for the highest team total in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They scored 213/5 against Pakistan Women in Cape Town during the 2023 edition.
5. Who has scored the fastest century in Women’s T20 World Cup history?
West Indies batter Deandra Dottin holds the record for the fastest century in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She reached her hundred in just 38 balls against South Africa in 2010.
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