WEB DESK – In a historic achievement, Pakistan women’s team captain Nida Dar has become the leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals. Dar surpassed Australia’s Megan Schutt, who previously held the record with 136 wickets. Dar reached this milestone in her 141st innings by securing her 137th wicket during the second match against England in Northampton.
Top Wicket-Takers in Women’s T20Is
- Nida Dar (Pakistan): 137 wickets
- Megan Schutt (Australia): 136 wickets
- Ellyse Perry (Australia): 126 wickets
- Anisa Mohammed (West Indies): 125 wickets
- Shabnim Ismail (South Africa): 123 wickets
Other Notable Pakistani Bowlers
Sana Mir also ranks among the top wicket-takers in women’s T20Is, securing 19th place with 89 wickets in 105 innings.
Match Summary: England vs. Pakistan
Despite Dar’s record-breaking performance, England defeated Pakistan in the second T20I to clinch the three-match series with a 2-0 lead. Opting to bat first, England posted a total of 144-6, thanks to contributions from Maia Bouchier (30), Alice Capsey (31), and Nat Sciver-Brunt (31). Nida Dar led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 2/33 in her four overs, while Waheeda Akhtar, Diana Baig, and Fatima Sana each took a wicket.
In response, Pakistan struggled and were bowled out for 79 in 15.5 overs, falling 65 runs short of their target. England’s spinners dominated, with Sophie Ecclestone taking three wickets for 11 runs, Capsey two for four, and Sarah Glenn two for 10. Alice Capsey was named player of the match for her all-round performance.
Upcoming Matches
The final match of the series, now a dead rubber, will be held in Leeds on May 19.
Playing XIs
Pakistan:
- Gull Feroza
- Sidra Ameen
- Sadaf Shamas
- Muneeba Ali (wk)
- Nida Dar (c)
- Aliya Riaz
- Fatima Sana
- Diana Baig
- Waheeda Akhtar
- Nashra Sandhu
- Sadia Iqbal
England:
- Maia Bouchier
- Danielle Wyatt
- Alice Capsey
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Heather Knight (c)
- Amy Jones (wk)
- Danielle Gibson
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Charlie Dean
- Sarah Glenn
- Lauren Bell
