The Women’s T20 Asia Cup has produced several memorable batting performances since the tournament moved to the T20 format. While India have dominated the competition, batters from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have also produced outstanding individual knocks.
The record for the highest score in Women’s Asia Cup belongs to Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, who became the first player to score a century in the tournament. Here is a look at the top five individual scores in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history.
1. Chamari Athapaththu: 119 Not Out vs Malaysia
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu holds the record for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup highest individual score after producing a sensational unbeaten 119 against Malaysia in 2024.
Playing in Dambulla, Athapaththu smashed 119 from 69 balls, hitting 14 fours and seven sixes. She reached her century from 63 balls with a huge six over long on.
Her extraordinary innings helped Sri Lanka post 184/4 before they secured a massive 144-run victory. Athapaththu’s century remains the only hundred scored in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history.
2. Mithali Raj: 97 Not Out vs Malaysia
Former India captain Mithali Raj occupies the second position after scoring an unbeaten 97 against Malaysia in the 2018 tournament.
Raj faced 69 balls and struck 13 fours and one six. She anchored India’s innings throughout the match and came agonisingly close to becoming the first centurion in the competition.
Her innings helped India reach 169/3. India eventually defeated Malaysia by 142 runs, making Raj’s knock one of the most memorable performances of the tournament.
3. Shafali Verma: 81 vs Nepal
India’s explosive opener Shafali Verma produced another memorable performance in the 2024 edition when she scored 81 against Nepal.
Verma’s 81 came from only 48 balls and included 12 fours and one six. She reached her half-century in just 26 balls, setting the tone for India’s innings.
She also shared a 122-run opening partnership with Dayalan Hemalatha. The dominant performance helped India progress to the semi-finals.
4. Murshida Khatun: 80 vs Malaysia
Bangladesh opener Murshida Khatun occupies fourth place after scoring 80 against Malaysia in the 2024 Women’s T20 Asia Cup.
The left-handed batter faced 59 balls and hit 10 fours. Her career-best innings gave Bangladesh an excellent platform.
Captain Nigar Sultana added an unbeaten 62 as Bangladesh reached 191/2, their second highest T20I total at that time. Bangladesh eventually won the match by 114 runs.
5. Mithali Raj: 73 Not Out vs Pakistan
Mithali Raj appears twice in the top five. She scored an unbeaten 73 against Pakistan in the 2016 final in Bangkok.
Raj faced 65 balls and hit seven fours and one six. Her ability to bat through the innings helped India post 121/5.
The performance proved crucial as India defeated Pakistan by 17 runs to win the title. Raj was named Player of the Match for her match-winning contribution.
Top 5 Highest Scores at a Glance
- Chamari Athapaththu: 119* vs Malaysia, 2024
- Mithali Raj: 97* vs Malaysia, 2018
- Shafali Verma: 81 vs Nepal, 2024
- Murshida Khatun: 80 vs Malaysia, 2024
- Mithali Raj: 73* vs Pakistan, 2016
Athapaththu’s unbeaten 119 remains the benchmark for batting excellence in the competition. With the Women’s T20 Asia Cup continuing to grow, the record will be closely watched as the next generation of batters looks to challenge one of the tournament’s most impressive individual achievements.
