Women’s T20 International cricket in 2025 became a platform where consistency met courage, especially for teams outside the traditional powerhouses. With packed schedules and competitive associate cricket, batters were required to adapt quickly, score efficiently, and anchor innings under pressure. The following five batters emerged as the highest run-scorers in Women’s T20Is in 2025, combining volume with impact and playing decisive roles for their teams across the calendar year.
1. Esha Oza (UAE) – 779 Runs
At the top of the run charts stood Esha Oza, who delivered a defining year for UAE with 779 runs in 22 matches. Averaging 41.00 and striking at an impressive 146.42, Oza set the benchmark for consistency and aggression. Her highest score of 113 came against Bahrain, an innings that perfectly encapsulated her ability to dominate attacks from the outset. With 2 centuries and 3 fifties, Oza was not just a run accumulator but a match-winner, often ensuring UAE posted or chased competitive totals in Women’s T20I cricket.
2. Nattaya Boochatham (Thailand) – 647 Runs
Thailand’s dependable top-order batter Nattaya Kanchana finished second with 647 runs in 27 matches, underlining her importance across a busy season. She averaged 34.05 with a strike rate of 102.86, anchoring innings and rotating strike effectively. Her highest score of 60* came against Malaysia, where she guided Thailand through a controlled chase. Kanchana’s four half-centuries reflected her role as the stabilising force in Thailand’s T20I batting lineup in 2025.
3. Naruemol Chaiwai (Thailand) – 628 Runs
Claiming third spot was Naruemol Chaiwai, who produced one of the most efficient batting seasons of the year. She scored 628 runs in 25 matches at a superb average of 52.33, while maintaining a brisk strike rate of 124.11. Her highest score of 114* came against UAE, a knock that stood out for its composure and clean striking. With a century and a fifty to her name, Chaiwai consistently converted starts into match-defining innings.
4. Janet Mbabazi (Uganda) – 581 Runs
Uganda’s Janet Mbabazi featured prominently due to both volume and responsibility, scoring 581 runs across 38 matches. While her average of 18.74 reflected the challenges Uganda faced, her role often involved holding the innings together. Her highest score of 63* came against Tanzania, where she played a crucial anchoring knock. Mbabazi’s presence at the crease brought stability to Uganda’s batting unit throughout the Women’s T20I season.
5. Naomi Nakisuuyi (Uganda) – 581 Runs
Completing the top five was Naomi Nakisuuyi, who also scored 581 runs in 38 matches. Averaging 17.60 with a strike rate of 73.45, Nakisuuyi’s value lay in consistency rather than explosiveness. Her highest score of 44 came against Kenya, a steady innings that helped Uganda remain competitive. With five half-centuries, she frequently contributed meaningful runs in closely contested encounters.
The Women’s T20I run charts in 2025 tell a compelling story, one where associate and emerging nations took centre stage through disciplined batting and growing confidence. Players like Esha Oza and Thailand’s top-order duo not only topped the statistics but also elevated the competitive standard of Women’s T20 cricket. These performances highlight the expanding depth of the women’s game and signal a future where impactful batting is no longer limited to a handful of teams. As the format continues to grow, 2025 will be remembered as a year when new names truly owned the spotlight.
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