Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur added another incredible feather to her cap, surpassing legendary Australian batter Belinda Clark to become the highest run-scorer in the knockout stages of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.
The milestone was achieved during the highly anticipated final against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium, a match that saw India clinch their maiden World Cup trophy.
Harmanpreet’s crucial knock of 20 runs off 29 balls in the final, which included two fours and formed part of a vital half-century partnership with Deepti Sharma, pushed her career tally in World Cup knockout matches to 331 runs in just four innings.
She now leads the all-time list, overtaking Belinda Clark’s long-standing aggregate of 330 runs, which the Australian scored over six innings.
| Rank | Player | Team | Knockout Runs | Innings | Average | Best Score |
| 1 | Harmanpreet Kaur | India | 331 | 4 | 110.33 | 171* |
| 2 | Belinda Clark | Australia | 330 | 6 | 55.00 | 91 |
Harmanpreet’s astonishing average of $110.33$ in these high-pressure contests is a testament to her reputation as a true big-match player.
The Indian captain’s exceptional record is built on two epic knocks that have become etched in World Cup history:
- 171* vs. Australia (2017 Semi-Final): This remains the highest individual score in any Women’s ODI World Cup knockout match, a blistering performance that stunned the defending champions.
- 89 vs. Australia (2025 Semi-Final): A magnificent follow-up to her 2017 heroics, her 89-run innings this year, alongside a record-breaking 167-run partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues, was the driving force behind India’s record-breaking chase of 339.
Harmanpreet concluded the 2025 tournament with a total of 260 runs in eight innings, including two half-centuries, with her best score being the semi-final-winning 89. Her ability to elevate her game in the tournament’s most crucial moments has now cemented her place atop an exclusive list of World Cup legends.
