Shree Charani Breaks India's T20 World Cup Wicket Record
Left-arm spinner Shree Charani claimed 12 wickets in four matches to surpass Poonam Yadav's record in a single Women's T20 World Cup edition.
Shree Charani has become India's highest wicket-taker in a single edition of the Women's T20 World Cup. The 21-year-old spinner achieved the feat during India's crucial match against Bangladesh on Thursday, where she finished with figures of 2 for 21. Her 12 wickets in four games bettered Poonam Yadav's previous record of 10 wickets in the 2020 edition.
In the do-or-die clash, Bangladesh opted to bat first and posted 136 runs. Charani struck twice in the final over, breaking a promising partnership and limiting the opposition's total. Her spell proved pivotal as India kept their semi-final hopes alive with the victory.
Charani now holds the record for most wickets by an Indian in a T20 World Cup tournament. She is also chasing the overall record of 15 wickets set by New Zealand's Amelia Kerr in 2024. Her consistent performances have been a highlight for India in the ongoing tournament.