{"id":7423,"date":"2025-03-13T09:51:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T09:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e2bangladesh.com\/?p=7423"},"modified":"2025-03-13T09:51:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T09:51:38","slug":"womens-test-cricket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e2bangladesh.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/13\/womens-test-cricket\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Highest Scores in Women’s Test Cricket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Explore the most thrilling and impressive highest scores in Women’s Test Cricket, showcasing remarkable performances by players who have made history with their exceptional batting feats. These top scores highlight the power, skill, and determination of women cricketers at the highest level of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. New Zealand (517\/8) vs England in 1996<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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New Zealand’s highest-ever test total was recorded against England in Scarborough in July 1996.<\/a> This was only the third instance in women’s test cricket where a team crossed 500 runs in an innings. England set a challenging total of 414 in their first innings, and New Zealand responded with 517\/8 in 215 overs. During this match, New Zealand’s Kirsty Bond became the first woman cricketer to score a double century in tests, making an impressive 204 runs. The game ended in a draw due to time constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Australia (525) vs India in 1984<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In February 1984, Australia became the first team in women’s test cricket to score over 500 runs in an innings. This historic feat took place during a match against India in Ahmedabad. India posted 343 in their first innings, and Australia replied with 525 runs in 156.1 overs. Peta Verco (105), Karen Price (104*), and skipper Jill Kennare (131) all scored centuries. Despite Australia’s huge total, the match ended in a draw, with India at 50\/0 in their second innings due to the lack of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. India (525\/4) vs South Africa in 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In June 2024, India achieved a remarkable feat in women\u2019s test cricket with the highest runs scored in a single day in a match against South Africa in Chennai. India finished the day at 525\/5, with Shafali Verma making the fastest-ever double century in women’s test cricket (194 balls), and Smriti Mandhana scored the second-fastest test century. Their opening partnership of 292 runs remains the highest opening stand in women’s test cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Australia (569\/6d) vs England in 1998<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In August 1998, Australia became the first team to exceed 550 runs in an innings in women\u2019s test cricket, doing so against England in Guildford.<\/a> The match ended in a draw, with England scoring 414 and 160\/1. Australia declared their innings at 569\/6. Joanne Broadbent scored a double century (200), while Mel Jones contributed with 131 runs. A couple of half-centuries also added to Australia’s massive total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Australia (575\/9d) vs South Africa in 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In February 2024, Australia set a new record for the highest total in an innings in women’s test cricket during a match against South Africa in Perth. Australia declared their innings at 575\/9, with Annabel Sutherland making a stunning double century off 248 balls, scoring 210 runs. Beth Mooney (78), Alyssa Healy (99), and Ashleigh Gardner (65) also contributed with fifties. Australia<\/a> then bowled South Africa out for 76 and 215, winning the match by an innings and 284 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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