India’s rising left-arm spinner N. Shree Charani made history in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup by becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in a single edition of the tournament. During the match against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, the 21-year-old achieved this feat in the 20th over of Bangladesh’s innings by claiming her 11th wicket, surpassing the previous record of 10 wickets held by Poonam Yadav in the 2020 edition.
In a significant moment during the clash, Charani dismissed Shorna Akter in the fourth ball of the final over, taking her past Poonam and solidifying her position as the most successful Indian bowler in a single Women’s T20 World Cup campaign. Following this milestone, Charani continued her exceptional performance by taking her 12th wicket of the tournament with another dismissal, aiding India in restricting Bangladesh to 136/8.
Charani’s remarkable World Cup campaign has seen her rise to the top of the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings for the first time in her career. Her recent achievements have been fueled by outstanding performances in England, where she has consistently delivered match-winning spells, including a four-wicket haul against the Netherlands and a three-wicket performance against South Africa.
The young spinner’s record-breaking tally now stands at 12 wickets from just four matches, surpassing previous benchmarks set by renowned Indian spinners. Charani’s success places her among the top bowlers in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup, with her 12-wicket haul ranking as the joint fourth-highest in a single edition of the tournament.
