Stafanie Taylor has etched her name into cricket history by becoming the first West Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs.
The landmark came during the third ODI against Ireland at Bready Cricket Club on July 15, 2026, where Taylor produced another match-winning century to help West Indies complete a 3-0 sweep of the series.
The experienced all-rounder also became only the fifth woman in international cricket to surpass the 10,000-run milestone, joining an elite group that includes Mithali Raj, Charlotte Edwards, Suzie Bates and Smriti Mandhana.
Taylor Delivers Another Match-Winning Century
Ireland elected to field after winning the toss, and West Indies found themselves under immediate pressure when captain Hayley Matthews was dismissed in the third over with the score on 7/1.
Taylor walked to the crease at No. 3 and once again demonstrated why she remains one of the game’s finest batters. She compiled a composed 105 from 113 deliveries, striking 10 boundaries while holding the innings together as wickets fell around her. Her tenth ODI century guided West Indies to 257 before the visitors were bowled out on the final ball of the innings.
West Indies then dismissed Ireland for 193 to secure a 64-run victory, with Taylor’s outstanding innings earning her the Player of the Match award.
Remarkable Series Performance
Taylor arrived in the final ODI already in exceptional form. In the second match, she had scored an unbeaten 100 from 105 balls during the successful chase of 242, hitting 14 fours and a six to register her ninth ODI century.
Across the three-match series, Taylor amassed 207 runs at a strike rate of 93.66, finishing as West Indies’ second-highest run-scorer while producing two centuries in three innings.
Her consistency played a major role in West Indies securing a comprehensive 3-0 series victory.
A Career Built on Consistency
Taylor made her ODI debut against Ireland in Dublin on June 24, 2008, and has since established herself as one of the greatest players in women’s cricket.
She has accumulated 6,339 ODI runs at an average of 43.71 in 179 matches, including 10 centuries and 42 half-centuries.
Her highest ODI score remains the magnificent 171 from 137 balls against Sri Lanka during the 2013 Women’s World Cup, an innings featuring 18 fours and two sixes that powered West Indies to a commanding victory.
Taylor has also enjoyed remarkable success in T20 Internationals.
Since making her T20I debut in 2008, she has scored 3,666 runs in 139 matches at an average of 34.58, registering 22 half-centuries while becoming one of the most dependable batters in the format.
Alongside her batting, Taylor has made significant contributions with her off-spin bowling and previously captained West Indies through some of the most successful periods in the team’s history.
A Historic Milestone
Reaching 10,000 international runs highlights Taylor’s place among the legends of women’s cricket.
The achievement reflects not only her remarkable longevity but also her ability to consistently deliver in crucial moments over nearly two decades at the highest level.
Her latest century against Ireland was another reminder of the qualities that have defined her career – composure under pressure, technical excellence and the ability to lead by example.
As the first West Indian woman to reach the landmark, Taylor has created another piece of history while continuing to inspire the next generation of Caribbean cricketers.
