Beaumont’s remarkable knock of 208 not only surpassed Betty Snowball’s record of 189 set in 1935 but also made her the first Englishwoman to achieve a double century in the longest format of the game.
Beaumont’s magnificent innings ranks as the fifth-highest individual score in the history of women’s Test cricket. The current record holder is Kiran Baluch of Pakistan, who scored an impressive 242 against the West Indies in 2004. Although she fell just five runs short of Ellyse Perry’s Ashes record score of 213 not out in 2017, which occupies the fourth spot on the all-time list, Beaumont’s achievement remains an outstanding feat.
The England opener’s innings against Australia was not only noteworthy for its individual milestones but also for its historical significance. Beaumont’s double century became the highest score ever recorded against Australia, surpassing Rachael Heyhoe Flint’s 179 in 1976. It also marked the first time a player has reached the double hundred mark against the perennial world number one team.
During her record-breaking innings, Beaumont showcased her impeccable timing and shot selection, hitting a staggering 26 fours, the most by any England player in a Test innings. Her ability to find the boundaries with such precision and frequency demonstrated her dominance and class at the crease.
Moreover, Beaumont’s accomplishment extends beyond Test cricket. With her century in this match, she becomes only the fourth England player (including male cricketers) to score centuries in all three formats, joining the esteemed company of Heather Knight, Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan. This achievement further solidifies Beaumont’s position as one of the most accomplished cricketers in the English setup.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
What. An. Innings.@Tammy_Beaumont becomes just the eighth double centurion in women's Test cricket#EnglandCricket #Ashes pic.twitter.com/wSXslvum6q
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 24, 2023
A historic five day test with #EllysePerry's stunning 99, followed by @Tammy_Beaumont's record-breaking double century!#EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/QK20KrQ4OX
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) June 24, 2023
Can we give the women more Test matches, please? And maybe a red ball domestic competition.
— JoshYeltzBear(@YeltzBear) June 24, 2023
TAKE A BOW
Tammy Beaumont becomes the firstWoman to score a Test Double Century!#TheAshes #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/uxbkHDyYJK
— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz) June 24, 2023
Take a bow Tammy Beaumont! The first English women’s player to reach a double hundred! What an achievement#Ashes #ENGvsAUS
— Dr Samara Afzal (@SamaraAfzal) June 24, 2023
for Tammy Beaumont
Trent Bridge stands to celebrate a huge moment #Ashes23 #ENGvsAUS pic.twitter.com/2stIYbG2Xo
— Georgie Heath(@GeorgieHeath27) June 24, 2023
Brilliant.. well batted @Tammy_Beaumonthttps://t.co/tUDXBvTOHL
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 24, 2023
Tamsin Tilly Beaumont… you star@Tammy_Beaumont pic.twitter.com/TDphaGsnXR
— Charlotte Edwards (@C_Edwards23) June 24, 2023
The first ever England woman to score a double century in a Test!
What an achievement Tammy, you’ve been simply incredible#Ashes pic.twitter.com/HYa9LbgYs3
— England's Barmy Army(@TheBarmyArmy) June 24, 2023
Women Cricketers with Double Centuries in Test Cricket
Kirsty Flavell, 1996
Joanne Broadbent, 1998
Mithali Raj, 2002
Kiran Baluch, 2004
— Ram Garapati (@srk0804) June 24, 2023
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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