Top 5 List: Fastest to reach 500 Runs in Women’s ODIs

Pratika Rawal rewrites history, surpassing Charlotte Edwards to become the fastest to 500 runs in ODIs.

At just 24 years old, Pratika Rawal has surged past cricketing royalty to claim the title of the fastest batter ever to cross 500 ODI runs in women’s cricket. Achieving this landmark in a mere eight innings, she’s not just broken records, she’s redefined what’s possible for India’s next generation of cricketers.

Reaching 500 runs swiftly in ODIs is a testament to a player’s ability to dominate bowlers, adapt to conditions, and deliver under relentless pressure. Rawal’s milestone, achieved against top-tier teams, signals a measured but positive approach filled with intent to take the bowlers on, and pushing them on the back foot with their lines and lengths that’s reshaping India’s batting identity on the global stage.

Here is a top-five list of players, across generations, who etched their name into the history books.

Pratika Rawal (India) [8 innings]:

Pratika Rawal announced her arrival with a blend of elegance and class that left veterans in awe. Her journey to 500 runs was marked by remarkable consistency. What sets her apart is her knack for rising to the occasion-whether anchoring a chase or launching a counterattack. At 24, she’s already being hailed as the future of India’s batting lineup, a player who thrives when the stakes are highest.

She was just 6 runs short of the landmark heading into the game against South Africa. She completed the 500-run landmark in the ongoing 2nd game against the Laura Wolvaardt-led side of the Tri-nation ODI series involving India, South Africa, and hosts Sri Lanka, in the 4th over of the innings, bowled by the Proteas veteran pacer Masabata Klaas.

She already has five half-centuries and a century to her name in the ODI format in 8 innings so far for India. Her impeccable consistency signifies her grit, determination and hunger for runs, which places her as one of the brightest prospects for India at the top of the order in the long run. Her best performance with the bat for India in the ODI format came on 15th January 2025 against Ireland in Rajkot, when she scored a daddy hundred 154 (129 balls), also earning her the Player of the Match award.

Charlotte Edwards (England) [9 innings]:

A titan of the game, Charlotte Edwards’ legacy is built on her technical mastery and leadership. Reaching 500 runs in nine innings during the 1990s, Edwards combined grace with grit, laying the foundation for England’s golden era. Her record stood unchallenged for over two decades, a testament to her enduring influence. Rawal’s leap past her mark symbolises a passing of the torch to a new generation.

She scored close to 6,000 runs (5,993 runs) at an impressive average of 38.16 in 180 innings, including 46 half-centuries and 9 centuries, with a high score of 173* (155 balls) against Ireland on 16th December 1997 in Pune. She was one of the most successful captains to lead the England women’s team during her era. After she retired from International cricket, she is making huge waves in the cricket coaching circuit. Her remarkable success at the domestic and the franchise level as a head coach has elevated her into the role of the senior England women’s team head coach, as they inch closer to the transition phase.

Kathryn Bryce (Scotland) [10 innings]:

Scotland skipper Kathryn Bryce’s achievement is a triumph of perseverance. As Scotland’s cricketing gem, she carried her team’s batting hopes with a mix of patience and precision in the recently concluded edition of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2025, in Pakistan. She completed the landmark in the final league game of their campaign, which happened to be against Ireland.

She breached the landmark en route to her record-breaking maiden ODI century 131* (137 balls), including 14 boundaries and a couple of maximums to her name. She also has the highest individual score for Scotland in the ODI format. Her tally of 594 runs at a strike rate of 89.86 and a mind-boggling average of 66 in 10 innings includes six half-centuries and a century to her name in the format for Scotland so far.

Competing in an era where associate nations rarely get the spotlight, Bryce’s consistency in reaching 500 runs in ten innings shines a light on her ability to excel despite limited resources. Her story is one of quiet resilience, proving that class transcends borders.

Nicole Bolton (Australia) [11 innings]:

Nicole Bolton embodied the Australian batting ethos of the 2010s- uncompromising and stylish. Her elegant strokeplay and calm demeanour made her a linchpin in a team packed with superstars. Bolton’s 11-inning sprint to 500 runs came during Australia’s dominance, where her contributions often flew under the radar but were vital to maintaining the team’s relentless standards.

She has scored close to 2,000 runs (1,896 runs) at a strike rate of 72.31 and an impressive average of 41.21 in 50 innings with the bat, which included 12 half-centuries and four centuries to her name in the ODI format for Australia.

Belinda Clark (Australia) [12 innings]:

Belinda Clark wasn’t just a pioneer- she was a revolution. Reaching 500 runs in twelve innings during the 1990s, a time when women’s cricket fought for recognition, Clark’s achievement was groundbreaking. Her audacious unbeaten double-century 229* (155 balls) against Denmark in Mumbai on 16th December 1997, the first in women’s ODIs, redefined aggression. Belinda Clark didn’t just break barriers, she bulldozed them, paving the way for every batter who followed.

She amassed close to 5,000 runs (4,844 runs) at a sensational average of 47.49, including 30 half-centuries and five centuries in 114 innings with the bat for Australia in the ODI format, during her tenure at the international level.

India’s Pratika Rawal’s feat reflects modern cricket’s demand for speed and adaptability, contrasting with Edwards’ classical grit and Clark’s trailblazing audacity. While Bryce and Bolton bridged different eras, all five players share a common thread: the ability to seize their moment and inspire those who follow.

Pratika Rawal’s record is more than a personal triumph-it’s a beacon for India’s cricketing ambitions. Her compact and sound technique against top teams in tough conditions could transform India into World Cup contenders, while her rise embodies the sport’s global growth. Young players now have a new template: aggression fused with temperament.