New Delhi: Indian left-handed bowler Shree Charani has equaled the record for most wickets by an Indian batsman in a single edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup, equaling it. Poonam Yadavhe accounted for 10 wickets in the 2020 tournament.Charani reached the peak of India’s Group A match against South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup being held in England in 2026, she managed to win her only three matches in the tournament.The 21-year-old has now taken 10 wickets for 64 runs in 12 overs at an impressive strike rate of 5.33, marking his rapid rise through the international ranks.With at least two games to go in the league – and it may be almost over – Charani is now on the verge of making history and becoming the record holder.
Most wickets for India in a single edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup
- 10 – Poonam Yadav (2020)
- 10 – Shree Charani (2026)
- 9 – Diana David (2010)
- 8 – Poonam Yadav (2014)
- 8 – Poonam Yadav (2018)
- 8 – Radha Yadav (2018)
Charani shines despite India’s defeat to South Africa
Charani excelled in the toughest match of the tournament, even as India went down to South Africa by six wickets.South Africa chased India down for 158/7 with five balls to spare, finishing on 161/4, aided by an unbeaten 81. Marizanne Kapp.Kapp, who also assisted the ball, took advantage of the double toss to set up a powerful 97-run partnership with Tazmin Brits (40), which turned the game in South Africa’s favour.India had briefly seized control through Charani’s brilliance in a power play. She scored a stunning double, dismissing Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen in quick succession to destroy the South African powerhouse.However, a missed opportunity in the field allowed the Proteas to recover, with Kapp using all his tactics to guide his team home.Earlier, India suffered from a sluggish performance and were reduced from 54 for no loss to 83 for four with Deepti Sharma (29) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (24) signing the innings. Despite their best efforts, India managed to post a below average score.While India lost the match, Charani’s consistency has been seen as one of the best in the tournament. With two matches left in the group stage and a knock on the lead, she has a chance to overtake Poonam Yadav and claim the title.
