The first women’s ODI match was played during the inaugural edition of the 50 over women’s World Cup held in 1973 in England. The top three to four batters in ODI get a chance to score big runs and make a name for them.

It is rare for a women cricketer to score big runs there have been instances in the past where women batters have created history in ODI cricket.

Here we look at the top five highest individual scorers in women’s ODI: