One of the most dominant teams in women’s cricket history, the Australian team has always had a commendable record against India, with its consistent batting order seeing many legends piling on runs in these T20I clashes.
Here we present the top five Australian women batters with the highest runs against India in ODI.
Most Runs for Australia Women vs India Women
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | 50s/100s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beth Mooney | Australia W | 45 | 1548 | 43.00 | 13/1 | 125* |
| 2 | Meg Lanning | Australia W | 42 | 1318 | 37.65 | 5/1 | 128 |
| 3 | Ellyse Perry | Australia W | 62 | 1304 | 35.24 | 10/1 | 105 |
| 4 | Alyssa Healy | Australia W | 50 | 1271 | 31.00 | 8/1 | 133 |
| 5 | Alex Blackwell | Australia W | 42 | 1092 | 40.44 | 8/2 | 114 |
5. Alex Blackwell 1092 Runs
A dependable middle-order batter for Australia from 2003 to 2017, Blackwell was calm under pressure and frequently held together tough runs chases. She ran up 1092 with a notable average of 40.44, striking 2 centuries and 8 half-centuries.
4. Alyssa Healy 1271 Runs
Australia’s marauder wicketkeeper-batter has proved to be a scourge for Indian bowlers. Having started opening the innings since her last in 2010, she has accumulated 1271 runs from 50 matches at nearly a strike rate of 100. Her knock of 133 surely never fades from memory.
3. Ellyse Perry 1304 Runs
One of the greatest all-rounders seen forever, Ellyse Perry has also been a deme-batting force. Having played 62 matches against India, she has scored 1304 with 10 fifties and 1 hundred. Career-best is 105.
2. Meg Lanning 1318 Runs
She used to be the captain of Australia, and Meg Lanning, with a streak of consistency, led the way against India. Lanning, arguably one of the wicked cover drivers going around, has 1318 runs in 42 innings at an average close to 38. Her highest score is 128, which is testimony to her ability to step up in big matches.
1. Beth Mooney 1548 Runs
Beth Mooney ranks as the highest run-scorer for Australia against India in T20Is. Since she took the field in 2016, she has proved to be an ever-so-consistent top-order batter. Mooney remains Australia’s most dependable batter: 1548 runs in 45 matches at 43.00, 13 fifties and a century.
