In the fast-paced world of Twenty20 (T20) cricket, the art of aggressive batting has evolved significantly over the years, with players constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the shortest format of the game. Among the many thrilling aspects of Women’s T20 International (WT20I) cricket, one of the most exhilarating moments is when a batter takes on a bowler and scores heavily in a single over. In this article, we go through the list of the top five highest scores recorded in a single over in WT20Is.
1) Albertina Galan / Lucia Taylor – 52 runs vs Florencia Martinez (Argentina vs Chile)
During the first T20I of Chile’s tour to Argentina in October 2023, Albertina Galán and Lucía Taylor combined to score an astonishing 52 runs off a single over bowled by Chile’s Florencia Martínez. This over featured five boundaries and a flurry of scoring shots, setting an unprecedented total. Martínez’s over was notable for its high number of runs, leading to a new record for the most runs scored in a single over in Women’s T20I cricket.
2) Sophie Devine – 32 runs vs Sneh Rana (New Zealand vs India)
Sophie Devine delivered a memorable performance by scoring 32 runs off an over bowled by Sneh Rana during a match against India. Devine’s over included a mix of powerful sixes and boundaries, starting with a boundary followed by two enormous sixes. She then smashed another boundary off the fourth ball and concluded the over with two consecutive sixes. This over was part of a record-breaking match where Devine also scored the fastest fifty in WT20I history, coming off just 18 balls.
3) Lucia Taylor – 32 runs vs Constanza Oyarce (Argentina vs Chile)
Argentina’s Lucía Taylor ranks third in the list for scoring the most runs off an over in WT20Is. Taylor amassed 32 runs off Constanza Oyarce’s over, which included five no-balls and four boundaries. This over resulted in substantial runs, both from the bat and extras.
4) Albertina Galan / Lucia Taylor – 31 runs vs Emilia Toro (Argentina vs Chile)
The pair of Albertina Galán and Lucía Taylor scored 31 runs off an over bowled by Emilia Toro during Chile women’s tour of Argentina. This over featured multiple boundaries and no-balls, resulting in a monumental 31-run over, placing it fourth on the list of the most runs scored in a single over in Women’s T20Is.
5) Maria Casteniras / Albertina Galan – 31 runs vs Constanya Oyarce (Argentina vs Chile)
In a remarkable display of aggressive batting, Maria Casteniras and Albertina Galán scored an impressive 31 runs off an over bowled by Constanza Oyarce in a Women’s T20I match between Argentina and Chile. Their over included multiple boundaries and a six, with several no-balls and wide’s contributing to the high total.