Shabnim Ismail Reaches Historic 50-Wicket Milestone in Women's T20 World Cup
South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail became the first woman to claim 50 wickets in Women's T20 World Cup history during the semifinal against England at The Oval on Thursday. The 37-year-old from Cape Town achieved the feat in her 38th appearance in the tournament, dismissing England opener Amy Jones with the very first delivery of her opening spell.
Ismail needed just one wicket to reach the milestone and wasted no time, striking immediately. She later added another wicket to take her tally to 51, strengthening her position at the top of the all-time Women's T20 World Cup wicket-takers' list.
Ismail Leads All-Time Wicket-Takers List
With 51 wickets, Ismail now sits comfortably ahead of Australia's Megan Schutt, who is second on the list with 48 wickets. Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry is third with 44 scalps, followed by England's Anya Shrubsole (41) and South Africa's Marizanne Kapp (39).
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Ismail's achievement marks a historic moment in women's cricket, as no other bowler has reached the 50-wicket mark in the tournament's history.
England Defeats South Africa to Reach Final
In the semifinal match, England booked their place in the final with a commanding 40-run victory over South Africa at The Oval. Led by captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's all-round performance, the hosts overcame an early batting collapse before producing a clinical display with the ball.
England remained unbeaten in the tournament and advanced to set up a blockbuster title clash against Australia at Lord's on Sunday. The team is now one victory away from extending their remarkable record of never losing a Women's World Cup, T20 or ODI, when hosting the competition.
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