England’s seasoned campaigner Heather Knight reached another glittering milestone in her illustrious career, her 300th international appearance for England, on 19th October 2025 in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup clash against India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The 34-year-old batting all-rounder turned the landmark occasion into a memorable spectacle, crafting a sublime century that powered England to a commanding total against the hosts.
As England continued their strong run in the 13th edition of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka, Knight’s knock was a timely reminder of her experience and composure under pressure. With 7 points from 4 games, including three wins and a washed-out fixture against Pakistan in Colombo, England, placed third on the points table, entered the contest eyeing a semi-final berth, and Knight’s innings set the perfect tone for their campaign’s second phase.
Heather Knight’s ODI career, which began on 1st March 2010 against India in Mumbai, has been one of remarkable consistency and quiet domination. Over 15 years since that debut, she has accumulated 4,272 runs at an average of 36.20 and a strike rate of 73.20 across 154 matches, including 27 fifties and 3 centuries.
Her latest ton, 109 off 91 balls against India in Indore, was her third career hundred and second in World Cup history. Coming in at 73/1 in the 16th over, she blended stability and aggression to rebuild the innings, adding 25 runs with Amy Jones and a defining 113-run partnership with skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt. Her 15 boundaries and a maximum lit up the Indore crowd before a run-out ended her stay in the 45th over, with England posting 288/8.
Knight now leads England’s batting charts in the ongoing tournament, amassing 235 runs in four innings at an average of 78.33 and a strike rate of 88.34. Her form, combined with her leadership legacy, continues to inspire the younger brigade in the dressing room.
With the ball, her off-spin has provided crucial breakthroughs over the years, claiming 56 wickets in 59 innings at an average of 24.91 and an economy of 4.35. Her standout spell came against Pakistan at Leicester on 20th June 2016, when she bagged 5 for 26 and followed it with an unbeaten half-century, sealing a Player of the Match performance in a seven-wicket victory.
As England’s ODI skipper from 2016 to early 2025, Knight captained in 94 matches, winning 62 of them — a winning percentage of around 66%. Her all-round brilliance and leadership culminated in England’s fourth ODI World Cup title in 2017 at Lord’s, where she famously led her side to a nine-run triumph over India.
Heather Knight’s relationship with the World Cup has been one of defining moments. Since her debut in the tournament on 1st February 2013 against Sri Lanka at the Brabourne Stadium, she has featured in 30 matches, scoring 891 runs at an average of 40.50 and a strike rate of 79.34.
Her two centuries and four half-centuries in the World Cup underline her ability to thrive on the big stage. The latest, a masterful 109 at Indore, not only celebrated her 300th cap but also reaffirmed her reputation as a tournament player. From lifting the trophy at Lord’s in 2017 to rebuilding innings in pressure situations, Knight’s performances have become linked to England’s golden moments in women’s cricket.
Heather Knight made her T20I debut on 22nd November 2010 against Sri Lanka at Colombo and has since evolved into one of England’s most adaptive middle-order batters in the shortest format. Across 132 T20Is, she has accumulated 2,331 runs at a strike rate of 121.46 and an average of 27.10, with 8 half-centuries and one memorable century.
Her finest T20I performance came in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on 26th February 2020, when she blazed an unbeaten 108 off 66 deliveries against Thailand in Canberra, studded with 13 fours and four sixes, a knock that still stands tall in England’s T20I history. With the ball, she has chipped in effectively with 21 wickets in 43 innings at an average of 27.19, underscoring her versatility across formats.
In red-ball cricket, Knight’s contributions have been equally impactful. Since making her Test debut on 22nd January 2011 against Australia in Sydney, she has played 14 Tests, scoring 970 runs at an impressive average of 42.17 and a strike rate of 48.47, including five fifties and two centuries.
Her career-best 168* off 294 balls against Australia on 27th January 2022 remains one of the most tenacious knocks in recent women’s Ashes history. Showing immense determination and technical prowess, Knight steered England to a draw and earned the Player of the Match award for her heroic effort.
When Heather Knight stepped down as England’s all-format skipper on 22nd March 2025, she left behind an era defined by poise, tactical sharpness, and respect across the cricketing world. Though the baton passed to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Knight’s influence continues to anchor the English setup, as a senior pro, mentor, and match-winner.
From her debut in 2010 to her 300th appearance in 2025, Heather Knight’s journey embodies longevity, excellence, and impact. Her century at Indore not only commemorated her milestone but echoed the theme of her career, leading by example, one innings at a time.
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