Laura Wolvaardt celebrating [Source: AFP]Laura Wolvaardt once again displayed why she remains one of the most technically assured yet destructive batters in women's cricket. The South Africa captain produced a stunning innings against Zimbabwe, combining control with an extraordinary century to put her team in a commanding position.Her latest effort also places her alongside some of the biggest names in the women's game when it comes to remarkable individual scores in T20 cricket. Here, we take a look at the five highest scores on the list.5) Meg Lanning- 126 runsBefore women's T20 cricket became synonymous with 100-plus scores, Meg Lanning produced an innings that looked years ahead of its time. The Australia captain tore into Ireland during the 2014 Women's World T20 in Sylhet.Lanning smashed 126 runs from just 65 balls, finishing with an extraordinary strike rate of 193.84. Her innings contained 18 fours and four sixes, meaning 96 of her runs came through boundaries.She walked in after Australia had lost Alyssa Healy for nine and immediately took control of the innings. After Delissa Kimmince's 35 helped Australia recover, Lanning shifted gears completely and transformed the final stages into a one-woman assault.Australia eventually posted 191/4 in 20 overs, with Lanning accounting for nearly two-thirds of the team's total. She was dismissed only in the final over, caught by Cecelia Joyce off Isobel Joyce, having already done more than enough damage.Also Read- IND Vs AFG Toss Update: Ravi Bishnoi Replaces Injured Varun Chakaravarthy4) Laura Wolvaardt- 126* runsLaura Wolvaardt produced one of the standout individual performances of the latest South Africa Women-Zimbabwe Women T20I series, smashing an unbeaten 126 from just 62 deliveries.The South African captain struck 16 fours and four sixes during her breathtaking stay at the crease, finishing with a staggering strike rate of 203.23.She remained unbeaten throughout the innings and was involved in a massive 173-run partnership with Karabo Meso, who contributed an unbeaten 50 off 51 balls. South Africa eventually posted 200-1 in their 20 overs, with Wolvaardt accounting for more than fifty percent of the runs.3) Hayley Matthews- 132 runsHayley Matthews produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting against Australia in the second T20I in North Sydney in October 2023. Chasing a daunting target of 213, the West Indies captain turned the game into a one-sided affair with a sensational 132 off just 64 balls.Matthews smashed 20 fours and five sixes during her stunning knock, scoring at a strike rate of 206.25. Her partnership with Stafanie Taylor, who contributed 59 off 41 balls, put the visitors in a commanding position.Matthews was eventually dismissed for 132 with the score on 204 in the 19th over, but the damage had already been done. 2) Meg Lanning- 133* runsMeg Lanning faced England in the opening match of the 2019 Women's Ashes in Chelmsford. She remained unbeaten on a stunning 133 off just 63 balls, powering her team to a massive 226/3 in 20 overs.Lanning's knock was packed with boundaries, as she smashed 17 fours and seven sixes while striking at an incredible 211.11. She initially combined with Beth Mooney, who scored 54 off 33 balls, before taking complete control of the innings in the second half.After Mooney's dismissal at 138, Lanning continued her assault alongside Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry. Gardner added a quick 27 off 14 balls, while Lanning carried her bat through the innings and finished unbeaten.1) Alyssa Healy - 148* runsAlyssa Healy saved one of the most explosive performances for the top spot on this list, producing a breathtaking unbeaten 148 against Sri Lanka in the third T20I at North Sydney in 2019. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter completely dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling attack, reaching her mammoth score from just 61 balls.Healy's innings was packed with 19 fours and seven sixes, taking her strike rate to an astonishing 242.62. She opened the innings alongside Beth Mooney and continued her assault even after Mooney was dismissed for 14. Rachael Haynes then joined her and contributed 41 from 37 balls, with the pair taking Australia well beyond the 150-run mark. Healy remained unbeaten until the end, finishing with 148 as Australia posted a massive 226/2 from their 20 overs. Also Read- Shreyas Iyer’s Toss-Winning Streak Takes Him To New Heights
