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PLAYER · AUSTRALIA · WOMEN
Karen Read
Middle-order batter · 1982 to 1986 · 23 internationals
23Internationals
398Runs
0Hundreds
-Wickets
4Catches
Career records by format
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 21 | 15.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| ODI | 20 | 18 | 2 | 336 | 56 | 21.00 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| ODI | 20 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 1 (1ct 0st) |
Career records checked 2026-09-30. Independent of the scorecard archive.
Karen Read: women's Test and ODI stats
Where the career sits
Scorecard coverage
| Format | Official bat inns | In scorecards | Official bowl inns | In scorecards | First | Latest | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 6 | 6 | - | 0 | 1984-01-21 | 1985-01-25 | Complete |
| ODI | 18 | 15 | - | 0 | 1982-01-23 | 1986-01-20 | 83% |
Questions fans ask about Karen Read
- How many Test runs has Karen Read scored?
- Karen Read has 62 runs in 6 women's Test innings from 3 matches at an average of 15.50. Highest score: 21.
- How many ODI runs has Karen Read scored?
- Karen Read has 336 runs in 18 women's ODI innings from 20 matches at an average of 21.00. Highest score: 56.
- What is Karen Read's ODI batting average?
- Karen Read's ODI batting average in women's internationals is 21.00, from 336 runs and 18 innings.
- Which teams has Karen Read played international cricket for?
- Karen Read is recorded for Australia in this publication.
- When did Karen Read play international cricket?
- This career snapshot covers 1982 to 1986. Dates follow the official record, not only the scorecard archive.
Explore every recorded innings
20 match appearances in available scorecards. Filters apply to this archive only.
Latest appearances
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-25 | Australia v New Zealand | ODI | No result |
| 1986-01-20 | Australia v New Zealand | ODI | Australia won by 4 runs |
| 1985-02-10 | Australia v New Zealand | ODI | Australia won by 108 runs |
| 1985-02-08 | Australia v New Zealand | ODI | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 1985-02-07 | Australia v New Zealand | ODI | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 1985-02-03 | Australia v England | ODI | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 1985-02-02 | Australia v England | ODI | Australia won by 138 runs |
| 1985-01-31 | Australia v England | ODI | Australia won by 6 runs |
| 1985-01-25 | Australia v England | Test | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 1984-02-23 | Australia v India | ODI | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 1984-01-28 | Australia v India | Test | Match drawn |
| 1984-01-25 | Australia v India | ODI | Australia won by 27 runs |
TEST CAREER · 1984 to 1985
Karen Read in Tests
Complete: every official innings is in the scorecards
62Runs
15.50Average
-Strike rate
0Hundreds
0Fifties
21Highest
Official Test record
| Batting | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 3 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 21 | 15.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Test career in charts
01-4950-99100+* not out
0
0
4
1-9
2
10-24
0
25-49
0
50-99
0
100+
Caught2 · 33.3%
LBW2 · 33.3%
Not out2 · 33.3%
111 inns
2-0 inns
3-0 inns
4-0 inns
512.505 inns
6-0 inns
7-0 inns
8-0 inns
9-0 inns
10-0 inns
11-0 inns
Recent Test form
Last 6 batting innings
62runs
15.50average
-strike rate
050s
0100s
Test record by situation
complete career| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 12* | 12.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| England | 1 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 21 | 26.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 3 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 21 | 15.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 21 | 26.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Away | 2 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 12* | 12.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 3 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 21 | 15.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st innings of the match | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 2nd innings of the match | 2 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 21 | 15.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 3rd innings of the match | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 4th innings of the match | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 12* | N/A | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 3 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 21 | 15.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12* | N/A | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| No. 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 50 | 21 | 12.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 3 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 21 | 15.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 1 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 21 | 26.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Drawn | 2 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 12* | 12.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 3 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 21 | 15.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 12* | 12.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 21 | 26.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 3 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 21 | 15.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
- not recorded in the scorecards · N/A no dismissals or balls to divide by
Best Test performances
| Score | BF | SR | 4s | 6s | Opponent | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | - | - | - | - | England | Bendigo | 1985-01-25 |
| 12* | - | - | - | - | India | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 1984-01-21 |
| 9 | - | - | - | - | India | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 1984-01-21 |
| 8 | - | - | - | - | India | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | 1984-01-28 |
| 7 | - | - | - | - | India | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | 1984-01-28 |
| 5* | - | - | - | - | England | Bendigo | 1985-01-25 |
Latest Test matches
| Date | Opponent | Bat | Bowl | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-01-25 | England | 21 & 5* | - | Bendigo | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 1984-01-28 | India | 7 & 8 | - | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | Match drawn |
| 1984-01-21 | India | 9 & 12* | - | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Match drawn |
ODI CAREER · 1982 to 1986
Karen Read in ODIs
Scorecards for 15 of 18 official batting innings
336Runs
21.00Average
-Strike rate
0Hundreds
1Fifties
56Highest
Official ODI record
| Batting | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 20 | 18 | 2 | 336 | 56 | 21.00 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Fielding | Mat | Inns | Ct | St | Dis | Dis/Inns | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 20 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 1 (1ct 0st) |
ODI career in charts
01-4950-99100+* not out
0
0
6
1-9
5
10-24
3
25-49
1
50-99
0
100+
Caught6 · 40.0%
LBW1 · 6.7%
Run out4 · 26.7%
Stumped2 · 13.3%
Not out2 · 13.3%
1-0 inns
2-0 inns
319.664 inns
430.336 inns
512.664 inns
6-0 inns
71.001 inns
8-0 inns
9-0 inns
10-0 inns
11-0 inns
Recent ODI form
Last 10 batting innings
164runs
18.22average
-strike rate
150s
0100s
ODI record by situation
15 recorded innings| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 6 | 6 | 1 | 148 | 56 | 29.60 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| England | 5 | 5 | 1 | 77 | 32 | 19.25 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| India | 4 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 20 | 13.75 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 15 | 15 | 2 | 280 | 56 | 21.53 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 5 | 1 | 86 | 56 | 21.50 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Away | 5 | 5 | 0 | 92 | 46 | 18.40 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Neutral | 5 | 5 | 1 | 102 | 32 | 25.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 15 | 15 | 2 | 280 | 56 | 21.53 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting first | 9 | 9 | 0 | 168 | 56 | 18.66 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Chasing | 6 | 6 | 2 | 112 | 32 | 28.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 15 | 15 | 2 | 280 | 56 | 21.53 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 59 | 30 | 19.66 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| No. 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 182 | 56 | 30.33 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| No. 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 38 | 20 | 12.66 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | - |
| No. 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 2 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All | 15 | 15 | 2 | 280 | 56 | 21.53 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | 13 | 13 | 2 | 233 | 56 | 21.18 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Lost | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 17.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Tied | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 30.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - |
| All | 15 | 15 | 2 | 280 | 56 | 21.53 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 165 | 46 | 27.50 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 20 | 12.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 86 | 56 | 21.50 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 15 | 15 | 2 | 280 | 56 | 21.53 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 5 | 5 | 1 | 86 | 56 | 21.50 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| Basin Reserve | 4 | 4 | 1 | 74 | 46 | 24.66 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Lancaster Park | 3 | 3 | 0 | 79 | 32 | 26.33 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| All | 15 | 15 | 2 | 280 | 56 | 21.53 | - | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
- not recorded in the scorecards · N/A no dismissals or balls to divide by
Best ODI performances
| Score | BF | SR | 4s | 6s | Opponent | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | - | - | - | - | New Zealand | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1985-02-10 |
| 46 | - | - | 4 | - | New Zealand | Basin Reserve | 1982-01-28 |
| 32 | - | - | - | - | England | Lancaster Park | 1982-02-07 |
| 30 | - | - | 2 | - | England | Lancaster Park | 1982-02-02 |
| 20 | - | - | 2 | 0 | India | MA Chidambaram Stadium | 1984-02-23 |
| 17 | - | - | - | - | India | Lancaster Park | 1982-02-04 |
| 17 | - | - | - | - | New Zealand | Rangiora | 1982-02-06 |
| 17 | - | - | - | - | New Zealand | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1985-02-08 |
| 14 | - | - | 2 | - | India | Basin Reserve | 1982-01-26 |
| 9* | - | - | 2 | - | England | Basin Reserve | 1982-01-23 |
Latest ODI matches
| Date | Opponent | Bat | Bowl | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-25 | Australia v New Zealand | did not bat | - | Lancaster Park | No result |
| 1986-01-20 | New Zealand | 5 | - | Basin Reserve | Australia won by 4 runs |
| 1985-02-10 | New Zealand | 56 | - | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by 108 runs |
| 1985-02-08 | New Zealand | 17 | - | Melbourne Cricket Ground | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 1985-02-07 | New Zealand | 7* | - | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 1985-02-03 | Australia v England | did not bat | - | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 1985-02-02 | England | 1 | - | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by 138 runs |
| 1985-01-31 | England | 5 | - | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by 6 runs |
| 1984-02-23 | India | 20 | - | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 1984-01-25 | India | 4 | - | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Australia won by 27 runs |