Cricket is, by its nature, capable of generating large numbers of records and statistics. Women's Test cricket has been played since 1934–35 with essentially the same rules as are played today, and therefore many comparisons can be made of teams and individuals through these records.
Listing criteria
In general the top five are listed in each category (except when there is a tie for the last place among the five, when all the tied record holders are noted).
Listing notation
Team notation
(300–3) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets and the innings was closed, either due to a successful run chase or if no playing time remained.
(300–3 d) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets, and declared its innings closed.
(300) indicates that a team scored 300 runs and was all out.
Batting notation
(100) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was out.
(100*) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was not out.
Bowling notation
(5–100) indicates that a bowler has captured 5 wickets while conceding 100 runs.
Qualification: 10 innings. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2024.
Notes:
If the qualification is removed, the highest career batting average list is topped by Chamani Seneviratna, who averaged 148 across two Test innings.[4]
Qualification: 1000 balls bowled. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 23 October 2021.
Note:If the qualification is removed, the best career average record is at 0.50 runs per wicket. This record is held by the South AfricanSusan Benade, who took 2 wickets with 1 run conceded off 24 balls.[5]
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