In the second T20I against England in Northampton, Pakistan women’s team captain Nida Dar claimed the record for the most wickets in women’s T20Is.
The 37-year-old surpassed Australia’s Megan Schutt by taking two wickets in her 141st innings, bringing her total to 137 wickets.
Most Wickets in Women’s T20Is:
1. 137 – Nida Dar (Pakistan)
2. 136 – Megan Schutt (Australia)
3. 126 – Ellyse Perry (Australia)
4. 125 – Anisa Mohammed (West Indies)
5. 123 – Shabnim Ismail (South Africa)
Despite Dar’s record-breaking performance, England Women defeated Pakistan Women by 65 runs to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. After choosing to bat, England posted a total of 144-6, with notable contributions from Maia Bouchier (30), Alice Capsey (31), and Nat Sciver-Brunt (31).
Nida Dar led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 2/33 in her four overs, while Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, and Waheeda Akhtar each took one wicket.
In response, Pakistan were bowled out for 79 in 15.5 overs. England’s spinners dominated the match, with Sophie Ecclestone (3-11), Alice Capsey (2-4), and Sarah Glenn (2-10) leading the charge.
The third and final T20I of the series is scheduled for May 19 in Leeds.