Women’s Cricket is a sport that has become mainstream and the all Rounders that have played the sport have been some of the greatest of all time. These players are from a few select countries and the hope is that in a few years the countries that do not produce such players will also join the party.
Let’s look at the Top 10 Greatest Women’s Cricket All Rounders of all time
1) Ellyse Perry
The undisputed greatest all rounder of all time. There is zero doubt that she is number 1. Ellyse Perry is so good that she will be in the Top 5 in batting, bowling and as an all rounder. She has been playing since 2007. She has played more than 300 international matches in which she has made more than 6400 runs as a batter. She has a batting average of 46. As a bowler she has taken 330 Wickets at an average of 22. This is why she is respected around the world. Ellyse Perry has gained a lot of fans due to her Playing the WPL.
2) Stafanie Taylor
This all rounder from the West Indies is the number 2 in this list. She has been one of the best cricketers that West Indies cricket has seen. She is the only woman in history to score more than 5000 runs and take more than 150 Wickets in ODI Cricket. She also is someone who holds the record to achieve the combination of 1000 runs and taking 50 Wickets as a bowler. Stafanie Taylor has played 290 Matches in her international career and made over 9400 runs. She has taken more than 260 Wickets as a bowler.
3) Marizanne Kapp
The greatest South African all rounder to play international cricket for the women. She has a lot of years left to play cricket. She has led South Africa to their first ever ICC ODI World Cup Final. Kapp has so far played 260 Matches for South Africa. She has scored 4800 runs at an average of 26. As a fast bowler she has taken 270 Wickets at an average of 23. She will play the most important match of her life on 2nd November 2025 against India. Marizanne Kapp also plays the WPL for Delhi Capitals.
4) Lisa Sthalekar
The second Australian all rounder in this list. Lisa Sthalekar was one of the pioneers that has led to their incredible domination in international cricket. She was the first woman to have the rare achievement of 1000 runs in ODI Cricket as well as 100 Wickets. Lisa Sthalekar has played 187 Matches in her international cricket career. She has made 3913 runs at an average of 30. Lisa Sthalekar has taken 229 Wickets at an average of 23.67. Lisa Sthalekar is one of the leading broadcasters in cricket.
5) Karen Bolton
The third all rounder from Australia. Karen Bolton was also among the greatest captains In women’s cricket. She is someone who has played 170 Matches in her career. She has scored 6221 runs at an average of 49.37. Karen Bolton has also taken 102 Wickets in her career. She is someone that is seen as an inspiration for the likes of Ashleigh Gardener. Australia has been the most dominant team in the history of the sport.
6) Nat Sciver Brunt
This all rounder from England is one of the best In the world at the moment. She is someone that is playing at a level above 99% of the other players. She has so far played 240 Matches in her career. Nat Sciver Brunt has made 6900 runs at an average of 34. She has also taken 290 wickets in international cricket. Nat Sciver Brunt will look to finish her career with close to 9000 runs and more than 300 Wickets. England has four more years to prepare for the next World Cup.
7) Jhulan Goswami
The only all rounder from India in this list. This shows that India despite being one of the best teams have not always had the best all rounders. Jhulan Goswami played 284 Matches for India. She made 1922 runs. Jhulan Goswami has taken 355 Wickets in her international cricket career. Jhulan Goswami was not the best batter but she contributed whatever she could for India. In the current team there is Deepti Sharma who can reach the greatest all rounders list in a few years. Check here the best bowling performances of Jhulan Goswami.
8) Ashleigh Gardener
Out of the 8 all rounders so far in this list, 4 of them have been Australians. Ashleigh Gardener is the new generation cricketer for Australia. She has already played 280 Matches for Australia. She has made 3327 runs at an average of 27. Ashleigh Gardener is also one of the best off spinners in the world. She has taken 216 Wickets so far at an average of 20.90. Ashleigh Gardener will play for at least 5 more years and in that time she can cross the 6000 run mark and get closer to 350 Wickets.
9) Sophie Devine
The recently retired Sophie Devine from New Zealand is at number 9 in the All Rounders list. She played 280 Matches for New Zealand. She scored more than 8000 runs at an average of 30. Sophie Devine also took 230 Wickets in international cricket at an average of 26. She was one of the greatest of all time in the last 15 years. She played her last match in the 2025 World Cup. New Zealand cricket will miss her.
10) Hayley Matthews
The second all rounder from the West Indies in this list. Hayley Matthews is one of the youngest all rounders in this list. She has already played 220 Matches for West Indies. She has made more than 6000 runs in international cricket at an average of 30. As an off spinner, she has taken more than 240 Wickets at a very good average of 19.50. She has been playing for more than 11 years. West Indies will look to have her play for 6 more years. Hayley Matthews has won the WPL as well. She is very popular In India.
