Written By: Shreya Patil
Published: June 16, 2026

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has already produced several impressive batting performances, with players from different nations making strong starts to the tournament.

As teams compete for a place in the knockout stages, the race for the most runs is beginning to take shape, with several star batters and emerging talents delivering match-winning innings.

From centuries to quick-fire half-centuries, the tournament has showcased the growing strength and depth of women’s cricket around the world. T

his article highlights the leading run-scorers of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 and their performances so far.

Top 10 Players with the Most Runs in Women’s T20 World Cup History 

Source – ESPN Cricinfo

Here are the top run-scorers in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, showcasing consistency, power, and match-winning performances throughout the tournament. 

RankPlayerMatchesInnsRunsSR4s6s
1Danni Wyatt-Hodge11105169.35131
2Shemaine Campbelle1190145.1673
3Smriti Mandhana1168154.5592
4Kathryn Bryce1160153.8561
5Amy Jones1153139.4741
6Juairiya Ferdous1150151.5272
7Babette de Leede1150111.1150
8Phoebe Litchfield1150208.3391
9Sarah Bryce1149140.0041
10Hayley Matthews1148129.7361

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Conclusion: Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Shemaine Campbelle Lead A Strong Start for Batters 

The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has got off to an exciting start, with batters making a strong impact right from the opening matches. Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s unbeaten century and Shemaine Campbelle’s impressive 90 not out have set the benchmark, while players like Smriti Mandhana, Kathryn Bryce, and Amy Jones have also delivered important performances for their teams.

What stands out most is the quality of batting across different nations, with players from established and emerging teams all featuring among the tournament’s top run-scorers. 

As the competition progresses, the race for the most runs is expected to become even more competitive, with several star players already showing excellent form.

About the Author

Shreya Patil is a Mumbai-based documentary photographer turned cricket storyteller. Having covered local leagues through her lens, she now writes feature pieces at WPLeague, capturing the human side of women’s cricket beyond the boundary ropes.

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