ISLAMABAD: In the second match against England in Northampton, Nida Dar, the captain of the Pakistan women’s team, achieved a milestone by securing her 137th wicket, making her the leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals.
This achievement puts Dar ahead of Australia’s Megan Schutt, who holds 136 wickets. The Pakistani captain accomplished this milestone in her 141st innings, securing two scalps in the process.
Only one other Pakistani player, Sana Mir, appears on the list of the top 20 leading wicket-takers in women’s T20I. Mir holds the 19th position with 89 wickets from 105 innings.
Top Wicket-takers in Women’s T20 Internationals
Nida Dar — 137 (Pakistan)
Megan Schutt — 136 (Australia)
Ellyse Perry — 126 (Australia)
Anisa Mohammed — 125 (West Indies)
Shabnim Ismail — 123 (South Africa)
In the second T20I, England clinched victory over Pakistan, securing a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
After deciding to bat first, the hosts scored 144-6 thanks to the efforts of Maia Bouchier (30), Alice Capsey (31), and Nat Sciver-Brunt (31).
Nida spearheaded Pakistan’s bowling squad with 2/33 in her four overs, while Waheeda Akhtar, Diana Baig, and Fatima Sana took one wicket apiece.
While chasing, Pakistan were sent packing for 79 in 15.5 overs, 65 runs short of their target. England spinners wreaked havoc on Pakistani battling line as Sophie Ecclestone claimed three wickets for 11 runs Capsey two for four and Sarah Glenn two for 10.
Capsey was declared player of the match for her performance with the bat and bowl. Leeds will host the dead rubber final on May 19.
