19 October 2025, 05:37 PM IST
England all-rounder Heather Knight became the eighth woman in cricket history to feature in 300 international matches during England’s ODI World Cup clash against India at Indore on October 19, 2025.
In a landmark achievement for women’s cricket, England all-rounder Heather Knight featured in her 300th international match, joining an elite group of players. The milestone was celebrated with a customised jersey presented by former cricketer Isa Guha, bearing the number 300.
England all-rounder Heather Knight marked a historic moment in women’s cricket on October 19, 2025, by becoming only the eighth female player to feature in 300 international matches. The milestone came during England’s high-stakes ODI World Cup clash against India at Indore, and was celebrated with a customised jersey presented by former cricketer Isa Guha. Knight’s achievement highlights her remarkable consistency and impact across formats over more than a decade of international cricket.
Knight, 33, has been a mainstay of English cricket for over a decade. Her career spans 14 Tests, where she has scored 970 runs at an average of 42.17. In 132 T20 Internationals, she has accumulated 2,331 runs at a strike rate of 121.46. Sunday’s match marked her 154th ODI, with 4,163 runs already to her name. An off-spin bowler as well, Knight has taken 84 international wickets, often providing vital breakthroughs.
Women cricketers to reach 300 international matches:
- Suzie Bates
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Ellyse Perry
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Charlotte Edwards
- Mithali Raj
- Sophie Devine
- Heather Knight
England opt to bat first against India
Winning the toss, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt elected to bat first at Holkar Stadium, describing the pitch as ideal for batters. The side included returning players Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell. Sciver-Brunt stated, “We would like to have a bat. We would like to make the most of the fresh pitch and hopefully get a big total on the board… the outfield will be lightning quick, we have to do a lot of work in the field to stop the ball getting away.”
Analyst Ben Jones of CricViz highlighted Knight’s dominance behind the wicket, with 80% of her runs coming from behind the stumps—the highest figure for any of her ODI half-centuries. Knight accelerated in the latter stages of the innings, with notable sweeps and reverse sweeps keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Heather Knight’s 300th match underscores her consistency, leadership, and impact across formats in international women’s cricket. Her achievement is a testament to her enduring contribution to England’s middle order and the growth of women’s cricket globally.
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