Just like India’s men’s team, the Women in Blue have managed to make quite a name for themselves as well. Over the years, there have been many standout performers for India. The likes of Smriti Mandhana, Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jhulan Goswami, and many more stars have revolutionised women’s sport in the cricket-crazy nation.
Furthermore, as has been the case over the years, the skipper of the side manages to attract the most attention, and there have been several captains who have put in some excellent performances in their time as batters. In this list, we will take a look at the top three India Women’s skippers with the most runs in ODIs.
India Women’s cricketers with most runs in ODIs as captains
3. Anjum Chopra (458 Runs)
Former India batter and captain Anjum Chopra has the third most runs as skipper in Women’s ODIs. Chopra is widely revered as a legend of Indian women’s cricket. Throughout the course of her career, Anjum Chopra led India in 27 innings and scored a total of 458 runs to her name.
One of the most experienced players in the side, Chopra ended her career after having played 127 WODIs throughout her career. She amassed a total of 2856 runs to her name and maintained an average of 31.38 runs as well. Her performance as the skipper made her the third-highest run scorer as the side’s skipper in one-dayers.
2. Harmanpreet Kaur (1012* Runs)
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Current Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has been quite the leader for the Women in Blue as well. With 25 innings as the Indian skipper in ODIs, Kaur has managed to score 1,012 runs to her name. A prolific batter in the top order, the Punjab-born achieved the landmark of 1000 runs in 50-over internationals as India captain has the second most runs as captain for India in Women’s ODIs.
Throughout her career, Harmanpreet Kaur has played a total of 138 ODIs so far and has scored 3,715 runs in her illustrious career already. She has maintained an average of 37.52 runs, and at an age of 35 years, she continues to be an integral part of the India lineup.
1. Mithali Raj (5319 Runs)
Former India skipper Mithali Raj has the most runs as the skipper of India women in ODI cricket. Throughout her career, Mithali Raj led India across 139 innings in ODIs and amassed 5,319 runs while featuring in games as the leader of the pack. A revolutionary skipper for India, Mithali solidified herself as a true legend of the sport.
As for her career statistics, Mithali Raj played a total of 232 ODIs and scored 7,805 runs to her name and maintained an average of 50.68 runs. With seven centuries to her name, the legendary batter proved to be a true stalwart of India cricket and an undeniable legend.
