Australia’s seasoned pacer Megan Schutt has officially announced that the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup in India will be her final outing in the 50-over format. Approaching her 100th ODI cap, the 32-year-old speedster has set her sights on one last major achievement—becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women’s World Cup history. She currently needs just 10 more wickets to surpass the existing record, making the upcoming tournament not only a farewell but also a chase for cricketing immortality.
Schutt’s international career began in 2012, unexpectedly and earlier than she felt ready for, but she quickly evolved into one of Australia’s most dependable fast bowlers. Known for her lethal swing, disciplined lines, and tactical nous, she has been instrumental in multiple ICC tournament victories for Australia. Over her career, she has claimed over 120 ODI wickets, consistently troubling batters with her ability to move the ball both ways.
For Schutt, ending her ODI journey in India feels symbolic—it’s the country where she first donned the national colors and experienced the pressures of international cricket. She has described the decision as a natural conclusion, allowing her to bow out at a time when she’s still performing at a high level.
While ODI cricket will be behind her after 2025, Schutt’s love for the game remains strong. She plans to continue playing T20Is, including a likely appearance in the 2026 T20 World Cup in England. At the same time, she is preparing for life beyond playing, having completed a Level 3 coaching certification. Her focus will be on mentoring young pacers, particularly in the art of inswing bowling—a skill she believes is under-coached globally.
Her retirement from ODIs will mark the end of an era for Australian cricket. Beyond the statistics, Schutt has been a fierce competitor, a dependable match-winner, and a mentor to the next generation of cricketers. If she achieves her goal of becoming the leading wicket-taker in Women’s World Cup history, it will be a fitting crown on an illustrious career.
The 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup promises to be a grand farewell for one of the finest fast bowlers the women’s game has ever seen—an opportunity for Schutt to not only cement her place in the record books but also inspire a new wave of cricketers who will follow in her footsteps.