Beth Mooney facts for kids
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Mooney batting for Australia during the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup
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Bethany Louise Mooney
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| Born | 14 January 1994 Shepparton, Victoria, Australia |
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| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper-batter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 172) | 9 November 2017 v England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 30 January 2025 v England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 130) | 20 February 2016 v New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 24 February 2026 v India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 41) | 26 January 2016 v India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 21 February 2026 v India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009/10–2021/22 | Queensland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014/15 | Northern Districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Yorkshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015/16–2019/20 | Brisbane Heat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016, 2018 | Yorkshire Diamonds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Trailblazers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020/21–present | Perth Scorchers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | London Spirit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022/23 | Western Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–present | Gujarat Giants | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Manchester Originals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 24 February 2026
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Bethany Louise Mooney, born on January 14, 1994, is an amazing Australian professional cricket player. She is a skilled batter for the Australian national team in all types of cricket games. In Australia, she plays as a wicket-keeper-batter for Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers in the WBBL. She also plays for the Gujarat Giants in India's WPL. In March 2020, after the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, she was ranked the world's best batter in Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) cricket!
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Beth Mooney's Early Life and Cricket Journey
Beth Mooney was born in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. She grew up with her brother, Tom, and sister, Gabrielle. As a child, Beth loved playing many different sports. These included soccer, tennis, and Australian rules football. Just before her eighth birthday, she got a chance to play for her brother's cricket team. This led to her playing regularly for the Kialla Lakes Cricket Club.
When Beth was 10, her family moved to Hervey Bay, Queensland. There, she went to Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and Xavier Catholic College. In Hervey Bay, she and her dad often rode bikes and went sea kayaking with their dog.
Beth started playing cricket in Queensland a year after moving. At a local cricket trial, coaches noticed she was a great catcher. They suggested she try wicket-keeping. She was chosen as a wicket-keeper for the Queensland Primary School girls team. She then moved up to play for more advanced junior girls' teams. She also played for Hervey Bay's boys' Cavaliers team until she was 18. This was because there were no girls' cricket teams in her area.
By age 13, many people thought Beth would play cricket for Australia. She enjoyed making friends in cricket and traveling for games. She even got to miss a few days of school for competitions! She also felt that playing against girls from other states was a bigger challenge than the boys' cricket she played locally.
After finishing school, Beth began studying to become a teacher. But in 2014, she decided to stop her studies. She wanted to focus completely on cricket. She knew it was a special chance to become a professional player.
Playing Cricket at Home and Abroad
Beth Mooney has played for many teams throughout her career.
Playing in Australia
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Beth first played for the Queensland Fire in 2010. This was just after her 16th birthday. Today, she is a wicket-keeper and batter for Western Australia. She also plays for the Perth Scorchers in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).
In November 2018, Beth joined the Brisbane Heat for the WBBL season. In the 2019 final, she felt unwell but still scored 65 runs. This amazing effort helped the Heat win their first WBBL title! They beat the Sydney Sixers in a close game.
On November 21, 2020, Beth made history. She became the first player to score 3000 runs in the Women's Big Bash League.
Playing in England
In April 2022, Beth was chosen to play for the London Spirit. This team competes in The Hundred tournament in England.
Playing in India
In 2023, Beth joined the new Indian Women's Premier League (WPL). She was bought by the Gujarat Giants and became their captain. Sadly, she got injured early in the season. She had to miss the rest of the games. Sneh Rana took over as captain.
Beth returned to lead the Gujarat Giants in the 2024 WPL season. Even though her team struggled, Beth played very well. She scored 285 runs and hit three half-centuries in a row. Her score of 85 not out helped her team win against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
For the 2025 WPL season, Ashleigh Gardner became the new captain. This change helped the Giants reach the playoffs for the first time! Beth continued to play a big role. She scored 237 runs, including a fantastic 96 not out. Her team's journey ended in the Eliminator match against the Mumbai Indians.
The Gujarat Giants kept Beth for the 2026 WPL season. She was one of only two players they kept. In that season, Beth scored 258 runs. This was the most runs for her team. She scored 62 not out in the Eliminator game. But it wasn't enough, and the Giants missed the finals again.
Beth Mooney's International Cricket Career
Beth Mooney was part of the Southern Stars team that won the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. She played her first game for Australia on January 26, 2016. This was a Twenty20 match against India. On February 26, 2017, she scored her first Women's One Day International (WODI) century against New Zealand.
Beth's great playing in 2016–17 helped her achieve a big goal. She was chosen for Australia's team for the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup in England. She also made her Test debut for Australia in November 2017. This was against England in the Women's Ashes series.
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In December 2017, Beth won two big awards. She was named the first-ever ICC T20I Player of the Year. She also won the Emerging Player of the Year award. Cricket Australia gave her a national contract in April 2018. In October 2018, she was part of Australia's team for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament.
In January 2020, Beth was selected for Australia's team for the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. In one match, she and Alyssa Healy set a record. They had a 151-run partnership, the highest for Australia in a WT20I match. In the final, Beth scored 78 runs not out. This helped Australia win their fifth T20 World Cup title! She was the top scorer in the tournament and was named player of the tournament.
In April 2021, Beth was recognized as the Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World. This was for her amazing performances in the previous year.
In January 2022, Beth was part of Australia's team for the Women's Ashes series against England. Later that month, she played in the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. She scored 330 runs, including a half-century in the final. This helped Australia win the World Cup title! In May 2022, Beth played in the cricket tournament at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She was the top run-scorer and player of the match in the final. Australia won the gold medal! She was again named the Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World for her 2022 performances.
Beth was part of the Australia squad for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the 2025 Women's Ashes series.
Beth Mooney's Life Off the Field
Interviewers have said that Beth Mooney likes to stay out of the spotlight. She prefers to be "under the radar." However, she admitted in June 2020 that with her recent success, it was becoming harder to keep a low profile. She said, "it's all good if I can’t!"
International Centuries
On February 1, 2025, Beth Mooney made history. She became the fourth woman, and first Australian woman, to score a century in all three international cricket formats. She scored 106 runs in a Test match during the 2025 Women's Ashes series.
Her first international century was in a One Day International (ODI) match in February 2017. She scored exactly 100 runs against New Zealand. In November 2017, Beth scored her first Twenty20 International (T20I) century. This was the first T20I century by any woman in Australia. She scored an amazing 117 runs not out. Since then, she has scored four more international centuries. These include one more T20I century, two more ODIs, and her Test century.
Honours and Awards
Beth Mooney has won many awards and titles throughout her career.
Team Achievements
- 3× ICC Women's World Twenty20 champion: 2018, 2020, 2023
- Women's Cricket World Cup champion: 2022
- Commonwealth Games champion: 2022
- 3× Women's Big Bash League champion: 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22
- Women's National Cricket League champion: 2020–21
Individual Awards
- 2x Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World: 2020, 2022
- ICC Women's World Twenty20 Player of the Tournament: 2020
- Commonwealth Games Player of the Gold Medal Match: 2022
- 2× Belinda Clark Award winner: 2021, 2023
- Women's Big Bash League Player of the Tournament: 2016–17
See also
- List of centuries in women's One Day International cricket
- List of centuries in women's Twenty20 International cricket
