Indian women’s cricket has improved a lot over the years. From Mithali Raj’s strong leadership to Smriti Mandhana’s confident batting, these players have inspired millions of fans. let’s take a look at the top 10 Indian womens cricketers and their proud achievements.
1. Mithali Raj
- Role:- Righthand Batter, Former captain
- Achievements:- Mithali raj is the highest run-scorer in womens international cricket and is the only female cricketer to surpass the 7000 run mark in women’s one day international matches.
- Won 2 World cup finals and create beautiful moments for india
- Highlights:- She is also known as the lady “Sachin Tendulkar” of Indian cricket.
2. Smriti Mandhana
- Role:- Left-hand Opening Batter
- Achievements:- being the second player to win the ICC Women’s cricketer of the your award two times
- She made fastest half – century (18 balls) in t20 international and achieving the fastest ODI century by an indian woman just in 50 balls.
- She is also the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three International format .
- Highlights:- Stylish Left-hand player in the world. Sometimes compared with Virat Kohli
3. Harmanpreet Kaur
- Role:– All Rounder, Current captain
- Achievements:- record 171* in World Cup semi finals vs Australia.
- She bring gold medal at the 2022 Asian games and silver medal at the Commonwealth games for India.
- Highlights:– aggressive leader and inspiration for young cricketers
4. Jhulan Goswami
- Role:– Bowling All-Rounder, Right arm medium fast bowler.
- Achievements:- In 2007, was name as the “ICC Women’s player of the year” for her iconic performance at International events.
- In 2010, she achieved the “Arjuna Award” for her vital contribution to women’s cricket. In 2012 she achieved “Padma Shri” by the indian Government.
- Highlights:- highest wicket taker in women’s one day international (ODIs). known as the “queen of peace” in women’s cricket.
- Inspire a new generation of Indian fast bowlers
5.Deepti Sharma
- Role:- All-rounder (Left-hand batter & Right-arm spin bowler)
- Achievements:- Scored 188 runs against Ireland – one of the highest individual scores in women’s ODI cricket.
- Consistency among India’s top wicket taker in both ODIs and T20s
- Highlights: – plays a crucial role as a reliable all rounder in both formats
- Regular performer in the women’s Premier League (WPL)
FAQs
1. Who is the fastest bowler in Indian women’s cricket ?
Ans:- Jhulan Goswami one of the most popular and successful fastest bowler for india.
2. Who is Deepti Sharma in Indian Women’s cricket.
ans:- Deepti Sharma most expensive all-rounder for women’s insdian cricketer. Who plays left hand batting and right hand batting.
3. What makes Deepti Sharma a great all-rounder?
ans:- Deepti Sharma can both bat and bowl effectively, making her valuable in any match situation.
4.How long did Jhulan Goswami play for India?
ans:- Jhulan Goswami represented India for about 20 years, from 2002 to 2022, making her one of the longest-serving players in Indian women’s cricket.