Top 5 Most International Centuries in Women’s Cricket: Wolvaardt, Lanning and Mandhana Headline a Rare Elite Club.
The race for the most international centuries in women’s cricket reflects class, consistency, and longevity across formats. As the women’s game continues to rise in profile, the elite names at the top of this list underline just how difficult it is to keep converting starts into match-defining hundreds for over a decade or more.
South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, Australia’s Meg Lanning, and India’s Smriti Mandhana share the summit with 17 international centuries each, while England’s Tammy Beaumont and New Zealand’s Suzie Bates sit close behind with 14 apiece. With the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup set to be hosted by England and Wales from 12th June to 5th July 2026, these batters remain central to the global narrative of women’s cricket.
Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa — 17 centuries
South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt has surged into the spotlight with her 17th international century, a stunning 115 off 53 balls in the third T20I against India at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on 22nd April 2026. Opening the innings alongside Sune Luus, she took apart a chase of 193 with 14 boundaries and five sixes, guiding South Africa to a commanding nine-wicket win. The knock earned her the Player of the Match award and stands as her career-best effort for South Africa in T20Is.
Laura Wolvaardt now has 2,764 T20I runs at a strike rate of 121.97 and an average of 38.92 in 92 innings, including 16 half-centuries and three centuries in 98 matches since her T20I debut on 1st August 2016 against Ireland in Dublin. In ODIs, she has 5,695 runs at a strike rate of 76.04 and an average of 51.30 in 127 innings, with 40 fifties and 13 hundreds in 128 matches since her debut against England at Benoni on 7th February 2016. She also has 255 Test runs at an average of 31.87 in four matches.
Meg Lanning, Australia — 17 centuries
Former Australian skipper Meg Lanning is tied at the top with 17 international centuries, and her last one came in an ODI against South Africa in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2022 at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. Batting at number three, she remained unbeaten on 135 off 130 balls in a chase of 272, steering Australia to a five-wicket win and collecting the Player of the Match award. That innings was a fitting reminder of the calm authority that defined her international career.
Meg Lanning finished with 4,602 ODI runs at a strike rate of 92.20 and an average of 53.51 in 102 innings, including 21 half-centuries and 15 centuries in 103 matches. She made her ODI debut on 5th January 2011 against England at the W.A.C.A, Perth. In T20Is, she scored 3,405 runs at a strike rate of 116.37 and an average of 36.61 in 121 innings, with 15 fifties and two centuries in 132 matches. She also added 345 Test runs at an average of 31.36 in six matches. Lanning announced her retirement from international cricket on 8th November 2023.
Smriti Mandhana, India — 17 centuries
India’s vice-captain and opening batter, Smriti Mandhana, joins Wolvaardt and Lanning on 17 international centuries, and her most recent ton came in a high-pressure ODI against New Zealand on 23rd October 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, during the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. She scored 109 off 95 balls while opening alongside Pratika Rawal, helping India post a strong total and win by 53 runs. The innings earned her the Player of the Match award and was a key moment in India’s campaign before they went on to lift their maiden senior ICC title.
Smriti Mandhana now has 5,411 ODI runs at a strike rate of 90.36 and an average of 47.88 in 120 innings, with 35 half-centuries and 14 hundreds in 120 matches since debuting against Bangladesh at Ahmedabad on 10th April 2013. In T20Is, she has 4,293 runs at a strike rate of 124.65 and an average of 30.23 in 157 innings, including 33 half-centuries and one century in 163 matches. She also has 635 Test runs at an average of 48.84 in eight matches, with three fifties and a couple of centuries.
Tammy Beaumont, England — 14 centuries
England veteran opening batter Tammy Beaumont has long been one of the most reliable names in women’s cricket, and her 14th international century came in an ODI against the West Indies on 4th June 2025 at Leicester. Opening the innings in the second ODI, she scored 106 off 109 balls and laid the platform for England’s 143-run victory. It was another reminder of her value at the top of the order, especially in the 50-over format.
Tammy Beaumont has accumulated 4,738 ODI runs at a strike rate of 76.44 and an average of 40.49 in 130 innings, including 24 half-centuries and 12 centuries in 140 matches since her debut on 4th November 2009 against the West Indies at Basseterre, which was also her international debut. In T20Is, she has 1,975 runs at a strike rate of 110.08 and an average of 24.08 in 93 innings, with 11 fifties and one century in 109 matches. She also has 612 Test runs at an average of 34 in 11 matches, including a couple of half-centuries and a double century.
Suzie Bates, New Zealand — 14 centuries
New Zealand veteran all-rounder Suzie Bates rounds out the top five with 14 international centuries, the latest of which came against Pakistan on 12th December 2023 at John Davies Oval, Queenstown. Opening the innings alongside Bernadine Bezuidenhout, she struck 108 off 104 balls in the first innings and helped New Zealand win by 131 runs. The innings earned her the Player of the Match award and once again showcased her experience and fluency at the top.
Suzie Bates has scored 5,964 ODI runs at a strike rate of 79.44 and an average of 38.23 in 172 innings, including 37 half-centuries and 13 centuries in 181 matches since her debut against India at Lincoln on 4th March 2006. She also has 4,717 T20I runs at a strike rate of 108.56 and an average of 28.93 in 175 innings, including 28 fifties and one century in 181 matches. Over nearly two decades at the international level, Bates has remained one of the most dependable and influential batters in the women’s game.
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