England Women archive · Cricket · 1988–2005
Clare Taylor
Clare Taylor, born in Huddersfield on 22 May 1965, played for England Women from 1988 to 2005. Her 102 ODI wickets rank sixth on England's all-time list, and her 105 ODI caps place her 13th. She also played 16 Tests, taking 25 wickets and scoring 226 runs, and made 303 ODI runs.
Taylor was named in England's squad for three Women's Cricket World Cups: 1988, when England finished runners-up, 2000 (group stage) and 2005 (semi-finals). Her England career ended in 2005.
Taylor was named in England's squad for three Women's Cricket World Cups: 1988, when England finished runners-up, 2000 (group stage) and 2005 (semi-finals). Her England career ended in 2005.
Internationals121
International wickets127
England legacy
No.6 on England's all-time odi wickets list
Player file
At a glance
- Born22 May 1965
- BirthplaceHuddersfield
- ODI caps105 No.13 all-time
- ODI wickets102 No.6 all-time
Major tournaments
1988 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup1993 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup1997 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup2000 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup2005 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
Career by format
Clare Taylor in Tests and ODIs
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best | Bowling avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 16 | 226 | 25 | – | – |
| ODIs | 105 | 303 | 102 | 4/13 | 23.95 |
| All internationals | 121 | 529 | 127 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Clare Taylor is on England's all-time records lists.