Shree Charani Breaks Record for Most Wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Indian spinner Shree Charani has made history by becoming the leading wicket-taker in a single ICC Women's T20 World Cup edition, surpassing Poonam Yadav's record. In a recent match against Bangladesh, Charani took 2 wickets, bringing her total to 12 in the tournament. This achievement highlights her exceptional performance as she leads the tournament in wickets. The match saw Bangladesh set a target of 137 runs, with notable contributions from their batsmen. Charani's record-breaking feat adds to the excitement of the ongoing tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 25, 2026, 21:57 IST

Shree Charani Makes History

Indian spinner Shree Charani has etched her name in the record books by surpassing Poonam Yadav for the highest number of wickets taken by an Indian in a single ICC Women's T20 World Cup. This remarkable achievement occurred during a group stage match against Bangladesh in Manchester on Thursday, where Charani, currently the world's top-ranked T20I bowler, showcased her skills.

In the match, Charani delivered an impressive performance, claiming 2 wickets for 21 runs in her four overs, dismissing Nahida Akter and Shorna Akter. With this performance, she has now accumulated 12 wickets in just four matches of the tournament, boasting an average of 7.08 and an economy rate of 5.31, with her best figures being 4 for 19. She currently leads the tournament in wicket-taking.

Previously, the record was held by Poonam Yadav, who took 10 wickets in five matches during the 2019/20 edition, averaging 11.90 with an economy rate of 5.95. The overall record for the most wickets in a single Women's T20 World Cup is held by New Zealand's Amelia Kerr, who took 15 wickets in six matches during the 2024/25 season, averaging 7.33 with an economy rate of 4.85.

Match Overview: India vs Bangladesh

In the match itself, Bangladesh chose to bat first, finishing their innings at 136 runs for the loss of 8 wickets over 20 overs. Key contributions came from Juairiya Ferdous, who scored 33 runs off 31 balls, including five fours, and Sobhana Mostary, who added 22 runs from 26 balls with two boundaries. Captain Nigar Sultana also played a vital role, scoring 32 runs off 27 balls with four fours, helping Bangladesh reach a competitive total.

For India, Radha Yadav was the standout bowler with figures of 3 wickets for 28 runs, while Charani supported well with her 2 for 21. Renuka Thakur and Nandni Sharma each chipped in with a wicket, contributing to a solid bowling performance.