Nat Sciver-Brunt

In her debut year with the national team, Natalie Sciver-Brunt made history by becoming the first player to achieve a hat-trick in a Women's T20 international match. However, she is much more than that; she is a batting all-rounder, who is regarded as one of the finest to don an English jersey. 

Began her cricketing journey as a teenager, and she impressed everyone with her match-winning performances in the 2012 and 2013 County Championships. Following a healthy domestic season, she was named in the limited-overs squad against Pakistan. She made her ODI debut against the Women in Green on July 1st, 2013. In her second ODI, she claimed 3 for 28 and took home the Player of the Match award. Subsequently, she made her T20 debut on the same tour against Pakistan and bowled an economic spell in an easy victory.

Sciver-Brunt soon became an integral part of the England setup. She played a pivotal role in helping England win the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 title, scoring a tally of 369 runs throughout the tournament. 

Following the conclusion of the 2018 ICC Women’s World Cup, Sciver was named as the standout player in the team by the ICC. Her brilliant 3 for 4 against South Africa set up the victory for England, while in the semi-final, she ensured the Indians didn’t gain momentum, steadying the chase with Jones and scoring a half-century herself.

Sciver-Brunt solidified her reputation as a power-hitter by becoming the first player to hit a six in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Big Bash League. She has been one of the most lethal all-rounders in the WBBL with 1200+ runs and 55 wickets in 64 matches. Following her domination in different domestic leagues and international cricket, she was awarded a full central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board in 2019 and has been a regular for the English side since.

In the recently concluded T20 series against New Zealand, she enjoyed her first taste of international captaincy as she oversaw England’s 3-0 sweep of the T20I series against New Zealand. When Heather Knight was ruled out of the final fixture because of a hamstring problem, Sciver-Brunt had to bring her leadership skills to the fore as England sealed a 32-run victory over New Zealand.

The momentum carried seamlessly into 2022, a year that would elevate her status even further. Her performances were nothing short of spectacular, culminating in her being named the PCA Women’s Player of the Year—a well-deserved recognition of her impact on the international stage. 

During the 2022 Women’s World Cup, Sciver-Brunt's form reached new heights as she crafted two elegant centuries, blending resilience with power to anchor England’s innings against the world’s best. But it wasn’t just the limited-overs cricket where she shone; her maiden Test century against South Africa displayed her class and temperament in the longer format, emphasizing her versatility and hunger for growth. 

March 2023 marked a career-defining chapter for Nat Sciver-Brunt as she stepped onto the global stage of the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) with the Mumbai Indians. Throughout the tournament, she was a beacon of consistency and flair, but it was in the high-pressure final against the Delhi Capitals that she truly rose to the occasion. 

In May 2024, she etched her name into the record books by becoming the fastest Englishwoman to reach 3,500 ODI runs, achieving this milestone in just 94 innings—a testament to her remarkable consistency and scoring prowess. That same match saw her craft her ninth ODI century, a masterclass of innovation and timing, highlighted by two audacious ramp shots that left fielders scrambling and spectators in awe.

Later in the year, during a Test match against South Africa, Sciver-Brunt demonstrated her dominance in the longest format by scoring the fastest century in women’s Test cricket history. Racing to 100 off just 96 balls, she combined aggressive intent with precise shot selection, crafting a formidable 128 before a run-out brought her innings to a close. 

April 2025 marked a new era for Nat Sciver-Brunt as she was appointed captain of the England women's cricket team, taking over the mantle from Heather Knight. Embracing the role with pride and determination, Sciver-Brunt spoke openly about her commitment to leading the side with vision and resilience, ready to inspire a new generation of players. Her leadership qualities, honed over years of experience, promised to bring fresh energy and strategic depth to the team’s ambitions.

Earlier in the year, her dominance in the Women’s Premier League continued unabated. By February, Sciver-Brunt had become the highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history, eclipsing the record previously held by Ellyse Perry. Alongside this milestone, she set another unprecedented mark as the first player to notch five half-centuries in a single WPL season, underscoring her remarkable consistency and ability to perform under pressure.

From her early days as a promising all-rounder to becoming England’s captain and record-breaking batter, Nat Sciver-Brunt’s journey is a testament to skill, grit, and leadership. She has continually raised the bar, inspiring teammates and fans alike with her all-around excellence and unyielding commitment to the sport. As she leads England into the future, Sciver-Brunt is not just shaping matches—she is shaping the very future of women’s cricket.

(As of June 2025)