Women’s cricket has grown rapidly in recent years, producing some unbelievable records and breathtaking batting displays. Teams are no longer shy of playing fearless cricket, and totals once thought impossible are now a reality. From New Zealand’s 491 against Ireland to India’s recent record against Ireland in 2025, the numbers show how far women’s cricket has come.
Here’s a look at the top 10 highest team scores in Women’s ODI history, along with highlights of each iconic match.
Top 10 Highest Totals in Women’s ODIs
| Rank | Team | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 491/4 (50) | Ireland | Dublin | 8 Jun 2018 | Won by 347 runs |
| 2 | New Zealand | 455/5 (50) | Pakistan | Christchurch | 29 Jan 1997 | Won by 408 runs |
| 3 | New Zealand | 440/3 (50) | Ireland | Dublin | 13 Jun 2018 | Won by 305 runs |
| 4 | India | 435/5 (50) | Ireland | Rajkot | 15 Jan 2025 | Won by 268 runs |
| 5 | New Zealand | 418 (49.5) | Ireland | Dublin | 10 Jun 2018 | Won by 346 runs |
| 6 | Australia | 412 (47.5) | India | Delhi | 20 Sep 2025 | Match tied/Result recorded |
| 7 | Australia | 412/3 (50) | Denmark | Mumbai | 16 Dec 1997 | Won by 363 runs |
| 8 | Australia | 397/4 (50) | Pakistan | Melbourne | 7 Feb 1997 | Won by 302 runs |
| 9 | England | 378/5 (50) | Pakistan | Worcester | 22 Jun 2016 | Won by 212 runs |
| 10 | England | 377/7 (50) | Pakistan | Leicester | 27 Jun 2017 | Won by 107 runs |
1. New Zealand (491/4) vs Ireland – 2018
This match holds the world record for the highest ever Women’s ODI score. New Zealand batters went all out in Dublin.
- Suzie Bates smashed 151 and Maddy Green hit 122.
- The team scored at almost 10 runs an over.
- New Zealand won by a massive 347 runs.
2. New Zealand (455/5) vs Pakistan – 1997
This was a landmark in cricket history as it was the first time any team crossed 400 runs in ODIs (men or women).
- Maia Lewis scored a century, and the whole batting lineup fired.
- New Zealand crushed Pakistan by 408 runs, still the largest win margin in ODIs.
3. New Zealand (440/3) vs Ireland – 2018
Just a few days after setting the record, New Zealand again humiliated Ireland.
- Amelia Kerr scored an unbeaten 232, the highest individual score in Women’s ODIs.
- She also took five wickets with the ball.
- New Zealand won easily by 305 runs.
4. India (435/5) vs Ireland – 2025
India announced themselves in the record books with this innings at Rajkot.
- Smriti Mandhana (135) and Pratika Rawal (154) put on a 233-run opening stand.
- India registered their highest ever Women’s ODI score.
- The team won by 268 runs.
5. New Zealand (418) vs Ireland – 2018
Another record from the same tour in Dublin.
- Sophie Devine blasted 108 runs to power her team to 418.
- They bowled out Ireland cheaply, winning by 346 runs.
6. Australia (412) vs India – 2025
This was a modern-day thriller in Delhi.
- Beth Mooney played a stunning knock of 138 off 75 balls, reaching her hundred in just 57 balls – the joint second-fastest in Women’s ODIs.
- Australia tied their highest total of 412.
- The match turned into a run-fest for fans.
7. Australia (412/3) vs Denmark – 1997
This historic game is remembered for Belinda Clark’s unbeaten 229, the first-ever double century in ODI history (men’s or women’s).
- Australia ended on 412/3.
- They won by 363 runs in Mumbai.
- Clark’s record stood for more than 20 years.
8. Australia (397/4) vs Pakistan – 1997
Another dominant display from the golden Australian side of the 90s.
- Their top order dismantled Pakistan’s bowling attack.
- The Aussies won by 302 runs.
9. England (378/5) vs Pakistan – 2016
England piled on runs against Pakistan in Worcester.
- The batters played aggressively right through the innings.
- They secured a convincing 212-run victory.
10. England (377/7) vs Pakistan – 2017
A year later, England once again punished Pakistan’s bowlers.
- Another big score, this time 377/7.
- England won by 107 runs, showing their consistency in batting firepower.
These matches prove that Women’s cricket is no less entertaining than men’s cricket. With batters like Amelia Kerr, Smriti Mandhana, Belinda Clark, and Beth Mooney rewriting records, fans have witnessed some iconic performances.
