5 England Women With Most ODI Matches

Kaushik Kashyap

Tammy Beaumont, Charlotte Edwards and Heather Knight. [Source - lilbrownykind/ICC/x.com]Tammy Beaumont, Charlotte Edwards and Heather Knight. [Source - lilbrownykind/ICC/x.com]

Wearing the England women’s ODI jersey is a symbol of pride and legacy, rooted in a rich history that began with their triumph in the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1973. With four titles to their name, second only to Australia, England has produced many legends who shaped their success.

Numerous players have contributed to this enduring legacy through consistency and excellence over the years. So, let’s take a look at the top five players who have represented England women in the most ODI matches till date.

5. Tammy Beaumont

Tammy Beaumont finds herself fifth in the list as England's dynamic opener has represented her country in 129 ODIs since her debut way back in 2009. Over a remarkable 16-year long career, Beaumont has amassed 4,487 runs at an impressive average of 41.93.

Moreover, she has 12 centuries to her name in this format which is the highest by any England woman in ODIs. She was the highest run-scorer in England’s 2017 World Cup winning campaign. With another World Cup awaiting later in 2025, Beaumont remains hungry for more, eyeing a second title with unwavering determination.

4. Katherine Sciver-Brunt

At number four on the list is the legendary Katherine Sciver-Brunt, who recently said goodbye to international cricket in 2023. A pace spearhead for England, who made her first ODI appearance back in 2005, went on to hold the record for the most ODI wickets by an Englishwoman (170 wickets)

Known not just for her bowling but also for her valuable lower-order runs, Brunt played a total of 141 ODIs in her 17-year long ODI career which is fourth most for England women, a remarkable feat for a fast bowler and a two-time World Cup champion.

3. Jenny Gunn

Next on the list is England’s reliable fast-bowling all-rounder, Jenny Gunn, who featured in 144 ODIs for England in a career which lasted for 15 years. Making her debut as a 17-year-old in 2004 against South Africa, Gunn quickly rose to become England’s leading ODI wicket-taker during her playing days.

She was one of the most difficult pacers to face in her time and was one of England's most economical bowlers ever. A key contributor with both bat and ball, Gunn was an instrumental part of England’s World Cup-winning squads in 2009 and 2017 before retiring in 2019.

2. Heather Knight

England’s 2017 World Cup-winning captain Heather Knight stands second on the list of most ODIs played for England women, with 149 appearances. She made her debut way back in 2010 and initially started as a top-order batter.

Later, Knight evolved into a dependable middle-order mainstay, amassing 4,037 runs at an average of 35.10 in her career so far. Known for her calm leadership and gritty performances, she led England to glory in 2017 and remains a vital force in the squad.

1. Charlotte Edwards

Sitting at the top of the list is Charlotte Edwards who represented England in 191 ODI matches in what was a 19-year long career. Widely regarded as one of the greatest women’s cricketers of all time, Edwards was epitome of legacy for her remarkable consistency with the bat.

Her illustrious ODI career saw her score 5,992 ODI runs,the highest ever at the time until surpassed by India's Mithali Raj. At just 17, she smashed an unbeaten 173 in a 1997 World Cup game, the then highest ODI individual score. As captain, she had a significant contribution to English cricket, having famously led the ODI to World Cup glory in 2009.