Nat Sciver-Brunt Approaches 1,000 Runs Milestone Ahead of England vs Australia Clash

Nat Sciver-Brunt Nears Historic Milestone

England's all-rounder, Nat Sciver-Brunt, is just four runs shy of becoming the third player from her nation to reach the 1,000-run mark in the ICC Women's World Cup. This achievement would place her among the ninth overall in the tournament's history, as she prepares for a crucial match against Australia in Indore on Wednesday.

Both teams, currently leading the points table with four victories and one no-result, have secured their spots in the semifinals. The upcoming match promises to be thrilling, especially with several players nearing significant milestones.

Sciver's Impressive Stats

Sciver, who holds the record for the most centuries in ICC Women's World Cup history, is on the verge of joining an elite group of players who have scored over 1,000 runs in the tournament. Currently, only eight players have achieved this feat, including two from England. Sciver has amassed 996 runs in 21 innings across 23 matches, boasting an impressive average of 55.33 and a strike rate nearing 97, with five centuries and two fifties. Her highest score stands at 148*.

Joining the 1,000 Runs Club

From England, only JA Brittin and Charlotte Edwards have surpassed the 1,000-run mark in Women's World Cup history, with 1,299 runs in 36 matches and 1,231 runs in 30 matches, respectively. Both players have four centuries each, but Sciver has outperformed them in this tournament.

In the current edition, Sciver ranks as the sixth-highest run-scorer, having scored 191 runs in four innings at an average of 47.75 and a strike rate above 88, highlighted by her best performance of 117 against Sri Lanka.

Sophie Ecclestone Closing in on Wicket Record

Additionally, spinner Sophie Ecclestone is just two wickets away from becoming England's second-highest wicket-taker in women's ODIs. With 135 wickets in 79 matches at an average of 19.20, she is poised to surpass former pacer JL Gunn, who has 136 wickets in 144 matches at an average of 28.10. Katherine Sciver-Brunt currently holds the record for the most wickets for England, with 170 in 141 matches.

Team Squads

Australia Women Squad: Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath(c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Sophie Molineux.

England Women's Squad: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones(w), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Sarah Glenn, Em Arlott, Lauren Filer, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge.