5 Times Women Were Innovators of Cricket Sports

From the First Ever Cricket World Cup to ODI Double Centurion

1. Women's cricket has come a long way since its inception.

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2. There have been several trailblazers who have helped shape its history.

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3. In 1973, the first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup was held in England.

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4. With the Three Lions emerging victorious.

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5. Belinda Clarke became the first-ever female ODI double centurion in 1997.

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6. She smashed an impressive 229 off 155 balls against Denmark.

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7. New Zealand women also made history in 1997.

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8. When they registered the first ever 400 total in ODIs against Pakistan.

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9. Mithali Raj is one of only three cricketers in the world to have played in 6 World Cups.

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10. While Jhulan Goswami is one of only seven Indian players to have taken 250 ODI wickets.

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