Let’s explore the leading contenders for the top batter in The Hundred Women’s competition 2024, running from July 23 to August 18.
The Hundred Women’s 2024, organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), is in its fourth edition since its inception in 2021. The tournament commenced on July 23 with the Oval Invincibles taking on Birmingham Phoenix at The Oval in London. The final is scheduled for August 18 at Lord’s, London.
In the league stage, which continues until August 15, each team plays eight matches, competing against six teams once and their local rival twice. Teams earn two points for a win and one for a tie. The top team at the end of the league stage proceeds directly to the final, while the second and third-placed teams face off in the Eliminator on August 17 at Kennington Oval to secure a spot in the final.
The Hundred Women’s Competition has crowned two different champions over its first three seasons, with Southern Brave making it to all three finals. The Oval Invincibles emerged victorious twice, defeating Southern Brave by 48 runs in the 2021 final and by five wickets in the 2022 final. Southern Brave clinched their first title in 2023 by defeating Northern Superchargers by 34 runs.
A total of nine matches have been played in the 2024 edition, and fans have witnessed some solid performances from the top stars of the game such as Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Meg Lanning, and others. Here, we examine the all-time leading run-scorers in the league and highlight the top contenders for the most runs in The Hundred Women’s competition 2024.
Top batter in The Hundred Women’s Competition History
Check out the list of the top batters in the history of The Hundred Women’s Competition as of 31st July 2024.
| Player | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (TR-W) | 23 | 7 | 815 | 81* | 50.93 | 136.06 | 6 |
| Sophia Dunkley (SB-W/WF-W) | 25 | 5 | 803 | 69* | 40.15 | 134.5 | 5 |
| Danielle Wyatt (SB-W) | 28 | 2 | 741 | 69* | 28.5 | 137.47 | 7 |
| Laura Wolvaardt (MO-W/NSC-W) | 21 | 4 | 663 | 90* | 39 | 120.98 | 3 |
| Smriti Mandhana (SB-W) | 24 | 3 | 616 | 78 | 29.33 | 139.36 | 5 |
The star England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt is one of the best players in the game and it is no surprise she sits at the top of the run-scoring chart in The Hundred. Playing for Trent Rockets, She has scored 815 runs from 23 innings at an average of nearly 51 while striking at 136, including six half centuries.
Sophia Dunkley is the second leading run-scorer in the tournament’s history, just marginally behind Sciver-Brunt. She has played for Southern Brave and Welsh Fire, scoring 803 runs at a strike rate of 134.5 while averaging 40. Dunkley has smashed five half centuries in the league.
Danni Wyatt has amassed 741 runs in the women’s Hundred, averaging 28.5 at a strike rate of 137. She has the most number of fifties, having crossed the mark seven times.
South African batter Laura Wolvaardt is fourth on the list, scoring 663 runs in 21 innings at an average of 39 and strike rate of 121, including three half centuries. India’s Smriti Mandhana has piled on 616 runs at a strike rate of 139 while averaging 29, with five half centuries.
Top run-scorers at present in The Hundred Women’s Competition 2024
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike rate |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (TR-W) | 3 | 151 | 151.00 | 129.05 |
| Ellyse Perry (BP-W) | 3 | 131 | 43.66 | 147.19 |
| Alice Capsey (OI-W) | 2 | 111 | 55.50 | 126.13 |
| Sophia Dunkley (WF-W) | 2 | 104 | 104.00 | 142.46 |
| Heather Knight (LS-W) | 2 | 91 | 91.00 | 185.71 |
Who will be the best batter in The Hundred Women’s Competition 2024?
Looking at the betting markets, let’s have a look at the top contenders to be the highest run-scorer in The Hundred Women’s competition 2024.
Nat Sciver-Brunt
The ever consistent Nat Sciver-Brunt has started this season with a bang, scoring 151 runs in three games while being dismissed only once. She has smashed two fifties in the ongoing tournament, scoring 56 not-out in 46 deliveries against Manchester Originals and 59 off 37 in the previous game.
Nat Sciver-Brunt has the most runs in the league’s history with an average of over 50 and you can bet on her to be the top batter of the 2024 edition at the odds of 4.50 on 22Bet.
Ellyse Perry
One of the biggest names in women’s cricket, Ellyse Perry missed the previous edition of The Hundred with an injury. She has made 131 runs in three innings in this season at a strike rate of 147 with two fifties.
Perry was dismissed for a duck in the opening game but struck 65 off 48 against London Spirit and 66 off 34 versus Trent Rockets. Betting on Perry to be the top batter in the tournament would fetch you great returns at the odds of 7.50 on BetWinner.
Alice Capsey
When on song, Alice Capsey can destroy any bowling attack and take the game away. She kicked off this tournament with fifties against Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire. You can back Capsey to be the top batter of the competition at the odds of 7.50 on 22Bet.
Among other contenders, Meg Lanning scored 53 off 47 in the last game against Birmingham Phoenix and has 7.50 odds to top the batting chart. Heather Knight and Sophia Dunkley have been amongst runs and have the odds of 9.00 to be the top batter.
Having looked at all the contenders, we believe Nat Sciver-Brunt will continue piling on runs in this season. Bet on Sciver-Brunt to be the top batter in The Hundred Women’s competition 2024.
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- Indian Rupee as a currency
- Very Competitive odds
- Website available in Hindi