10. Sophie Devine (75 fours)
While the former New Zealand captain (right) is better known for her towering sixes (ranked third all-time), she is equally adept at hitting the ground. (AFP photo)
9. Mithali Raj (79 fours)
One of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game, Mithali Raj brought classic elegance to the fast-paced T20 format. She rarely hit sixes – managing just one in her T20 World Cup career – but instead relied on pure timing and immaculate footwork to amass 79 fours.
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8. Beth Mooney (87 Quartet)
Australia’s top big-game bowler, Mooney (right) is the anchor who consistently bats throughout the innings. Instead of relying on brute force, she uses her endurance and surgical precision to find loopholes.
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7. Nat Skiver-Brent (90 fours)
The English all-rounder is best known for inventing the ‘Nat-meg’ (hitting the ball between her legs), but her traditional batting game is just as deadly. She is skilled at sweeping and pulling, making it very difficult to throw down the middle. (Image credit: AP)
6. Stephanie Taylor (94 fours)
West Indian greats balance power with great stature. Taylor hit many of her 94 boundaries during India’s 2016 campaign, as she was named Player of the Tournament and led her team to their historic maiden T20 World Cup victory. (International Criminal Court)
5. Chamari Athapathu (95 fours)
Sri Lanka’s talismanic leader has often been a one-woman striking army for her country. A powerful left-hander, Athapathu is particularly powerful down the ground and through the leg side, using 95 from her four strokes to keep Sri Lanka competitive against top-tier nations single-handedly. (Image credit: BCCI)
4. Charlotte Edwards (99 quad)
The former England captain was a pioneer in women’s football, scoring big before retiring in 2016. She led England to their inaugural World Cup title in 2009, relying heavily on traditional cricket shots and classic cover drives to compile her 99 boundaries.
3. Meg Lanning (121 quad)
“The Megastar” was known for her clinical stroke play, particularly her signature square cut. Lanning’s 121 boundaries demonstrate her ability to find gaps with ease, a skill that has made her one of the most successful captains and batsmen in World Cup history. (WPL/Bank of Credit and Commerce International)
2. Alyssa Haley (132 quad)
Also tied at the top with 132 boundaries, the devastating Australian wicket-keeper-batsman is a nightmare for opening bowlers. She famously demonstrated her ability to hit boundaries in the 2020 final at the MCG, dismantling the Indian attack with an electric 75 off 39 balls, studded with 7 fours. (X)
1. Susie Betts (132 quad)
Tied for the most goals in the tournament’s history, the White Ferns’ legendary opener is a model of consistency. Having played in every edition of the tournament since its inception in 2009, Betts relies on exceptional position and timing to penetrate the field on the power play. (AFP photo)
