New Delhi: Indian pacer Shree Charani continued her dream run at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, rewriting the record books on Thursday by becoming India’s highest run-scorer in one category of the tournament.The newly named international T20I batsman managed to win India’s Group A match against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, Manchester. Poonam YadavHistory of 10 wickets set in 2020.Charani took 2/21 from his four overs, dismissing Nahida Akter and Shorna Akter, to take 12 wickets in just four overs. The left-arm bowler is the best bowler in the tournament at the moment, averaging 7.08 while maintaining an economy rate of 5.31. His best figures in the tournament remain 4/19.The win places Charani alongside some of the greatest bowlers in Women’s T20 World Cup history. Only New Zealander Amelia Kerr, who took 15 wickets in the 2024 edition, and England’s Anya Shrubsole and Australia’s Megan Schutt, with 13 wickets each, managed to achieve a better return in one tournament.
Indian bowlers restrict Bangladesh
Charani’s best performance came as India again showed good batting as Bangladesh were restricted to 136/8 after opting to bat first.Renuka Singh Thakur struck early to remove Dilara Akter, but Bangladesh recovered through Juairiya Ferdous and Sobhana Mostary, who added 51 runs for the second wicket. Ferdous scored 33 from 30 balls, while Mostary contributed 22.Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana then attempted to chase down a quick 32, including four boundaries, in a slow turnaround for his side.However, India regained strength due to timely performance. Nandini Sharma ended Ferdous’s innings with a strong catch in the previous round Radha Yadav he removed Mostary and later played a major role in suppressing the central order.
Most wickets by India Women in the T20 World Cup format
- 12* – Shree Charani in 2026
- 10 – Poonam Yadav in 2020
- 9 – Diana David in 2010
- 8 – Poonam Yadav in 2014
- 8 – Poonam Yadav in 2018
- 8 – Radha Yadav in 2018
Radha shines as Charani wears an unforgettable day
While Charani grabbed the headlines with his record, Radha Yadav made a significant statement, finishing with 3/28 to emerge as India’s most successful bowler in the innings.The pair combined well in the final, with Charani striking a late double to prevent Bangladesh from finishing.Bangladesh eventually closed on 136/8, a figure that looked below given the chances given to them by the few catches that fell in the field.
Most wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup format
- 15 – Amelia Kerr (NZ-W, 2024)
- 13 – Anya Shrubsole (ENG-W, 2014)
- 13 – Megan Schutt (AUS-W, 2020)
- 12 – Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA-W, 2024)
- 12 – Shree Charani (IND-W, 2026)