Tammy Beaumont enters elite list with 10th WODI century: Details
England Women's's opening batter, Tammy Beaumont, has achieved a significant milestone in her cricketing career. In the second match against Ireland in Belfast, she scored her 10th WODI century. This remarkable performance not only led England to an impressive total but also placed Beaumont among the top-three highest century scorers in women's ODIs . Here are further details.
Beaumont's century helps England set new record in Belfast
Beaumont's outstanding innings of 150 off just 139 balls, helped England set a new record for the highest total (320/8) ever made in Belfast in women's ODIs. This is not her first time scoring big as she previously made an unbeaten 168 against Pakistan back in 2016. Her latest century has propelled her past Charlotte Edwards (9), another English cricket legend, on the list of highest century-makers for England.
Beaumont now ranks 3rd in overall most hundreds list
With her latest century, Beaumont now holds the third position in the overall most WODI hundreds list. She is only surpassed by Meg Lanning (15) and Suzie Bates (13). Playing her 120th WODI, the veteran also went past 4,000 (now 4,042) runs at 40.82. Her tally also includes 20 fifties. Her 101-run partnership with Freya Kemp (65) was instrumental in accelerating England's scoring rate during the match against Ireland.
Beaumont's century marks her return to form
Beaumont's latest century is particularly noteworthy as it marks her return to form after a slight dip in 2023. She completed her ton off 117 balls before making her final 50 runs off just 22 balls. This was Beaumont's first WODI hundred in more than two years, signaling a strong comeback and reaffirming her status as one of England's most reliable batswomen.
England's historic victory over Ireland in women's ODIs
Following Beaumont's impressive performance, England managed to bowl Ireland out for just 45. This led to a victory margin of 275 runs, marking the largest margin of victory for England in women's ODIs. The match not only highlighted Beaumont's individual brilliance but also underscored the strength and dominance of the English women's cricket team on the international stage.
