Best Women's World XI: Till a few years ago, the popularity of cricket used to be more only among men, but now times are changing very fast, and women's cricket has also become quite popular. There are many talented women cricketers all over the world including India. In this article we are going to make a best world playing eleven of women cricketers. This is such a women's team, which can defeat any of the biggest men's teams including India and Australia.
Chamari Athapaththu – Sri Lanka
To handle the responsibility of opening in this world playing eleven of women cricketers, we have placed Sri Lankan batting all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu at the top. Chamari is an excellent left-handed all-rounder batsman. He has scored 3225 runs in 98 ODI matches at an average of 34.26, and 2651 runs in 122 T20 matches at an average of 22.65. His best scores in both these formats are 178 not out and 113 runs respectively. Apart from this, Chamari has also taken 28 and 40 wickets respectively in bowling.
Beth Mooney – Australia – (Wicketkeeper)
The second opener batsman in this playing eleven will be Beth Mooney of Australia, who will also be the wicketkeeper of this team. Mooney has scored 2137 runs in ODIs at an average of 53.42, and 2508 runs in T20s at an average of 39.80. Mooney's best scores in both these formats have been 133 and 117 runs respectively.
Smriti Mandhana – India
Smriti Mandhana's name is at third place in this list, who has scored 3179 and 2998 runs in ODI and T20 formats at an average of 42.95 and 27.25 respectively. His best scores in both these formats have been 135 and 87 runs.
Harmanpreet Kaur – India (Captain)
The name of India's Harmanpreet Kaur is also included in this list. Harmanpreet is a batting all-rounder, who along with batting also does spin bowling. Harman has scored 3393 runs and 31 wickets in ODI, while in T20 he has scored 3195 runs and 32 wickets. His best scores in ODI and T20 are unbeaten 171 runs and 103 runs respectively. Harmanpreet Kaur is also the captain of this team.
Sophie Devine – New Zealand (Vice-captain)
The name of New Zealand's batting all-rounder Sophie Devine is also included in this list. Sophie has scored 3676 runs and 101 wickets in ODI, while in T20 she has scored 3107 runs and 113 wickets.
Nat Sciver Brunt – England
This female all-rounder from England has scored 3402 runs in ODI cricket at an average of 46.60, and 2323 runs in T20 cricket at an average of 27.01. His best scores in both these formats are 148 not out and 82 runs. Apart from this, Net has also taken 68 and 83 wickets in both these formats.
Ashley Gardner – Australia
The name of Australian all-rounder Ashley Gardner is also included in this list. Gardner is an all-rounder. He has scored 846 runs and 74 wickets in ODI, while in T20 he has scored 1265 runs and 59 wickets.
Marizanne Kapp – South Africa
The name of South African media pace all-rounder Marizanne Kapp is also present in this list. He has scored 2667 runs and 153 wickets in ODI, while in T20 he has scored 1223 runs and 77 wickets.
Megan Schutt – Australia
Magan is a medium fast bowler from Australia. He has taken 115 wickets in ODI and 130 wickets in T20. His best performance in both these formats has been taking 4 wickets for 18 runs and 5 wickets for 15 runs respectively.
Renuka Singh – India
India's medium fast bowler Renuka Singh is also in this playing eleven. He has taken 18 wickets in ODI and 38 wickets in T20. Renuka's best performance in both these formats has been taking 4 wickets for 28 runs, and 5 wickets for 15 runs.
Sophie Ecclestone – England
England's slow left-arm orthodox spinner, whose name is Sophie Ecclestone, is also present in this playing eleven. He has taken 92 wickets in ODI and 109 wickets in T20. During this period, his best performance in both these formats has been taking 6 wickets for 36 runs and 4 wickets for 18 runs respectively.
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