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Women’s T20 WC: Shabnim Ismail scripts history, becomes tournament’s leading wicket-taker

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Women’s T20 WC: Shabnim Ismail Scripts History, Becomes Tournament’s Leading Wicket-taker

By IANS News June 28, 2026 • 21:08 PM View: 160

T20 World Cup: South Africa pace spearhead Shabnim Ismail added another remarkable milestone to her illustrious career on Sunday by becoming the most successful bowler in the history of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

The veteran fast bowler claimed her 49th wicket in the tournament during South Africa's crucial Group 1 encounter against Bangladesh at Lord's, moving past Australia's Megan Schutt to stand alone at the top of the all-time charts.

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