Phoebe Litchfield holds the highest batting average in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history at 58.00, based on records from.
The list features some of the finest batters the women’s game has ever seen.
With the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup set to begin on June 12 in England, several of these names could add to their tallies this summer.
Below is the complete breakdown of the top 10 highest averages in the tournament’s history, followed by a detailed look at each player.
Top 10 Highest Averages in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Here is the full list of batters with the highest career batting averages in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
| Rank | Player | Team | Span | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoebe Litchfield | Australia | 2024-2024 | 5 | 4 | 58 | 18 | 58.00 | 128.88 |
| 2 | Sarah Taylor | England | 2009-2010 | 8 | 7 | 223 | 76* | 55.75 | 128.90 |
| 3 | Ayesha Naseem | Pakistan | 2020-2023 | 3 | 2 | 49 | 43* | 49.00 | 181.48 |
| 4 | Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 2018-2024 | 19 | 17 | 563 | 66* | 43.30 | 112.37 |
| 5 | Beth Mooney | Australia | 2016-2024 | 28 | 25 | 752 | 81* | 41.77 | 116.40 |
| 6 | Mithali Raj | India | 2009-2018 | 24 | 23 | 726 | 57 | 40.33 | 97.31 |
| 7 | Meg Lanning | Australia | 2012-2023 | 35 | 32 | 992 | 126 | 39.68 | 112.72 |
| 8 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | England | 2014-2024 | 29 | 27 | 738 | 81* | 38.84 | 116.95 |
| 9 | Stafanie Taylor | West Indies | 2009-2024 | 35 | 35 | 1014 | 59 | 37.55 | 94.67 |
| 10 | Tazmin Brits | South Africa | 2023-2024 | 12 | 12 | 373 | 68 | 37.30 | 103.89 |
Three Australian batters feature in the top 10, highlighting the country’s consistent dominance.
Meanwhile, South Africa places two names on the list, showing their steady rise in women’s T20 cricket.
Detailed Look at Each Player on the List
Breakdown of the top 10 list
1. Phoebe Litchfield (Australia) – Average: 58.00
Phoebe Litchfield sits at the top of this list with a batting average of 58.00 from just 5 matches and 4 innings in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.
She scored 58 runs and remained not out 3 times, which explains the inflated average despite a modest high score of 18.
Still only 23, Litchfield is already a multi-format star for Australia.
She won the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year award in 2023.
Her strength against spin and composure under pressure make her a vital part of Australia’s batting lineup.
Ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup in England, expect her average to evolve with more innings under her belt.
2. Sarah Taylor (England) – Average: 55.75
Sarah Taylor was one of the most gifted wicketkeeper-batters England has ever produced.
She accumulated 223 runs in 7 innings across two editions (2009 and 2010) with a high score of 76*.
Her strike rate of 128.90 was way ahead of her time, making her one of the most attacking batters in that era.
Taylor retired from international cricket in 2019, but her impact on the Women’s T20 World Cup remains timeless.
She also won the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year in 2014, cementing her legacy.
3. Ayesha Naseem (Pakistan) – Average: 49.00
Ayesha Naseem is a surprise entry at number 3 with an average of 49.00 from just 2 innings.
She played only 3 matches between 2020 and 2023, scoring 49 runs with a high score of 43*.
What stands out is her strike rate of 181.48, the highest on this entire list.
The young Pakistani power-hitter showed serious potential before stepping away from international cricket.
While the sample size is small, the explosiveness she brought to Pakistan’s lineup was undeniable.
4. Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) – Average: 43.30
Laura Wolvaardt is arguably the most stylish batter on this list, and her average of 43.30 comes with genuine volume.
She has scored 563 runs in 17 innings across 19 matches, with a high score of 66*.
The South Africa captain led the Proteas to the T20 World Cup final in 2024, finishing as her team’s leading run-scorer.
At just 27, Wolvaardt has already become South Africa’s first batter to score 1,000 runs in Women’s World Cups across formats.
She is also only the third woman to score centuries in all three international formats.
Her cover drive alone deserves its own highlights reel, honestly.
5. Beth Mooney (Australia) – Average: 41.77
Beth Mooney has been Australia’s most reliable T20 batter for nearly a decade now.
Her 752 runs in 25 innings at an average of 41.77 include a high score of 81*.
Mooney was the Player of the Tournament at the 2020 T20 World Cup, where she scored 259 runs at an average of 64.75.
That tournament saw her play a match-winning role in Australia’s historic final at the MCG in front of 86,174 fans.
Her ability to anchor innings while others attack around her makes her invaluable to Australia’s setup.
6. Mithali Raj (India) – Average: 40.33
Mithali Raj is the only Indian batter on this list, and rightfully so.
She scored 726 runs in 23 innings with a high score of 57 across nine editions (2009 to 2018).
Her strike rate of 97.31 may not scream aggression, but Mithali was all about giving India stability at the top.
As India’s all-time leading run-scorer in women’s internationals, her presence on this list is well-earned.
She retired in 2022, leaving behind a legacy that still inspires young Indian cricketers today.
7. Meg Lanning (Australia) – Average: 39.68
Meg Lanning is the most decorated captain in Women’s T20 World Cup history, having won four titles as skipper.
She scored 992 runs in 32 innings – the second-highest aggregate on this list after Stafanie Taylor’s 1,014.
Her 126 against Ireland in 2014 was once the highest individual score in women’s T20Is.
Lanning also holds the record for the most consecutive wins as a captain in women’s internationals at 35 matches unbeaten.
She retired from international cricket in November 2023, but continues to play franchise cricket.
Five T20 World Cup titles as a player. Let that sink in.
8. Nat Sciver-Brunt (England) – Average: 38.84
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been England’s most consistent all-rounder across formats for over a decade.
In the Women’s T20 World Cup, she has amassed 738 runs in 27 innings with a high score of 81*.
Her strike rate of 116.95 highlights her dual ability to rotate strike and clear boundaries.
As England’s captain heading into the 2026 T20 World Cup on home soil, she’ll be one of the biggest attractions of the tournament.
Sciver-Brunt is also among the few women to cross 1,000 runs in Women’s World Cups across formats.
9. Stafanie Taylor (West Indies) – Average: 37.55
Stafanie Taylor holds the record for the most runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history with 1,014 runs in 35 innings.
She’s the only player on this list to have crossed the 1,000-run mark in the tournament.
Her high score of 59 might seem modest, but consistency is Taylor’s superpower.
The West Indian all-rounder was instrumental in her team’s 2016 T20 World Cup triumph in India.
With a career spanning from 2009 to 2024 across eight editions, her longevity is remarkable.
She has also scored 13 sixes in the tournament, the most on this list, proving she can hit big when needed.
10. Tazmin Brits (South Africa) – Average: 37.30
Tazmin Brits rounds off the top 10 with an average of 37.30 from 12 innings across 12 matches.
She has scored 373 runs with a high score of 68, opening the batting for South Africa.
Brits formed a solid opening partnership with Laura Wolvaardt during the 2023 and 2024 T20 World Cups.
Her 5 fifties in the tournament show she can convert starts into meaningful contributions.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Brits could push further up this list if she maintains her form.
How the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Could Reshape This List
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be held in England from June 12 to July 5.
This is the first time 12 teams will compete in the tournament, expanded from the previous 10-team format.
Wolvaardt, Mooney, Litchfield, Sciver-Brunt, and Brits are all expected to feature, giving them a chance to add to their tallies.
Active players like Litchfield could either solidify or drop from the top spot, depending on how many innings they play.
Emerging names like Amelia Kerr (New Zealand) and Smriti Mandhana (India) could also break into this list with strong performances.
Matches will be played at iconic venues including Lord’s, The Oval, Old Trafford, and Headingley.
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Phoebe Litchfield holds the highest batting average in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (58.00)
The highest averages in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup tell a story of talent, consistency, and big-game temperament.
Phoebe Litchfield’s 58.00 leads the chart, although her small sample size leaves room for change.
Legends like Meg Lanning and Mithali Raj have left permanent marks on this list, while active stars like Wolvaardt and Sciver-Brunt continue writing their chapters.
As the 2026 edition in England approaches, this list is sure to see movement. Keep an eye on it.
