Who is the oldest centurion in Women's World Cup history?
What's the story
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine made history by becoming the third-oldest centurion in the ICC Women's World Cup. She achieved this feat during her team's opening match against Australia in Indore. Devine reached her century off 107 balls, scoring an impressive 112 runs in total. However, despite her valiant effort, New Zealand fell short of the target of 327 runs set by Australia. On this note, we decode the oldest centurions in Women's World Cup history.
#3
Sophie Devine - 36y & 30d
Devine's century in the aforementioned Indore game puts her third on this list. At 36 years and 30 days, the Kiwi captain played a knock of character after NZ were reduced to 0/2. She steadied the ship with a 75-run stand alongside Amelia Kerr. The former later shared notable stands with Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, and Isabella Gaze. Devine ended up scoring a run-a-ball 112 (12 fours and 3 sixes) as NZ lost by 89 runs.
#2
Janette Brittin - 38y & 161d
At number two, we have former England opener Janette Brittin, who tormented the Pakistan bowlers in the 1997 World Cup match in Vijayawada, India. Brittin, at the age of 38 years and 161 days, scored a fiery 124-ball 138 with the help of 17 fours. She had shared a 203-run stand alongside fellow centurion Barbara Daniels (142*). Their brilliance meant England posted a massive 376/2 and later won by 230 runs.
#1
Barb Bevege - 39y & 48d
Former New Zealand opener Barb Bevege tops this list as she aged 39 years and 48 days during her hundred against International XI Women in the 1982 WC game in Auckland, New Zealand. The Kiwis were off to a sensational start batting first with Bevege adding 180 runs alongside her opening partner Lesley Murdoch. The former eventually departed for 101, a knock laced with nine fours. Her efforts meant the hosts posted 244/6 and later won by 184 runs.