Jamaican all-rounder and former West Indies women's captain who has topped the ICC women's rankings in both batting and bowling, the only Caribbean cricketer to have held both rankings simultaneously.
The only player of either gender to sweep both the ICC ODI and T20I individual player awards across two consecutive years — 2015 and 2016 — Stafanie Taylor is West Indies Women's all-time leading run-scorer and wicket-taker simultaneously, a combination of batting and bowling excellence with no real modern equivalent in women's cricket. Her ODI record: 4,964 runs in 138 matches at 38.47 with 7 centuries, and 146 wickets at 22.10 — making her West Indies Women's all-time leading run-scorer and wicket-taker simultaneously. Her T20I record: 2,975 runs in 112 matches at 28.6 with 67 wickets. She has played 13 Tests scoring 761 runs. She plays for Jamaica. She captained West Indies Women to her first ICC Women's World Twenty20 title in 2016 — one of the most celebrated upsets in women's cricket history. She was ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of Year and T20 Cricketer of Year in both 2015 and 2016 — the only player of either gender to sweep both ICC individual awards across two consecutive years. She was named in the ICC Women's ODI Team of the Decade for 2011–2020.
West Indies women's all-rounder and long-serving national captain
How They Played
Taylor is a genuine all-rounder who contributes significantly with both bat and ball. As a right-handed batter, she is known for her solid technique and ability to anchor innings while also capable of accelerating when needed. Her off-spin bowling provides crucial wicket-taking options and tight control in the middle overs.
Lasting Impact
Taylor helped elevate the profile of West Indies women's cricket during her tenure as captain and established herself as a role model for aspiring female cricketers in the Caribbean.
Career Honours
- 2016 ICC Women's World Twenty20 winner (captain)
- ICC Women's ODI Player of the Year 2011 & 2012
- ICC Women's Cricketer of the Decade nominee
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | 2008–2024 |
| West Indies Women | 2008–2024 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 2015–2019 |
| Sydney Thunder | 2019–2022 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 2022–2024 |