Shree Charani Shatters Records in Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Historic Performance by Shree Charani

Shree Charani has made headlines with her outstanding performance in the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, leading India to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in their crucial group stage match at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old left-arm spinner claimed two wickets, ensuring India's chances for a semi-final spot remain intact as they prepare to face Australia in their final group match on June 28. With this latest achievement, Charani has now taken a total of 12 wickets in the tournament, having dismissed Shorna Akter and Nahida Akter during the final over of the innings. Her impressive form includes a three-wicket haul against both Pakistan and South Africa.

Shree Charani's Record-Breaking Journey

Charani has set a new benchmark as the leading wicket-taker for both Indian and Asian players in a single edition of the Women's T20 World Cup. She is the first player from India and Asia to surpass 10 wickets in one tournament, breaking the previous record held by Poonam Yadav.

Additionally, Charani has achieved the remarkable feat of taking multiple wickets in four matches, the highest by any Asian player in a single edition. Previous Indian bowlers like Poonam Yadav and Radha Yadav have also accomplished this, but Charani's performance stands out. She has recorded three instances of taking three wickets in a match, tying for the most in a single tournament edition. This is her debut in the T20 World Cup, following her significant contribution to India's Women's World Cup victory last year, where she secured 14 wickets in nine matches, ranking fourth among the tournament's top wicket-takers.