Deandra Dottin — West Indies Women's Hard-Hitting Power Batter
Deandra Dottin's cricket career: her world-record 38-ball T20I century, power hitting for West Indies women, bowling, and her status as one of the most explosive players in women's cricket.
Deandra Dottin is West Indies women's most explosive batting weapon — a right-handed batter capable of clearing the boundary at will, a useful medium-pace bowler, and one of the most entertaining players in women's cricket globally. She holds one of cricket's most impressive records: the fastest century in Women's T20I history.
Fastest T20I Century
In March 2010, Dottin scored 112* off just 45 balls against South Africa in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 — the fastest century ever scored in Women's T20 international cricket. The innings included 12 fours and 4 sixes, and came when West Indies needed quick runs. It remains one of the most talked-about innings in women's cricket history, drawing comparison with Chris Gayle's T20 hitting at its peak.
Allround Ability
Beyond her batting, Dottin bowls right-arm medium pace at 100–110 km/h, adding genuine variety to West Indies' attack. She has taken 100+ international wickets in T20Is alone, making her one of the few genuine allrounders at the elite level — both batting and bowling averages sit in competitive ranges. Her fielding is also athletic and reliable.
Caribbean Premier League and Franchise Career
Dottin has been a feature of global women's franchise cricket, playing in The Hundred and the Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). She is West Indies' most marketable women's cricketer and a crowd favourite wherever she plays. Her aggressive approach to batting has influenced a generation of young Caribbean women's cricketers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deandra Dottin still playing international cricket?
As of 2026, Dottin continues to represent West Indies in T20Is and ODIs, though her availability has sometimes been affected by disputes with Cricket West Indies' selection policies.
How does Dottin's T20 century compare to the men's record?
The fastest men's T20I century is Chris Gayle's 30-ball century against England in 2016. Dottin's 38-ball record in women's cricket is similarly explosive relative to the pace of the women's game.
Which tournaments has Dottin won with West Indies?
Dottin was part of the West Indies squad for the 2016 Women's T20 World Cup win. West Indies also won the 2014 T20 WC — Dottin contributed to both title runs across their dominant period.