Shabnim Ismail has made history in her name by bowling brilliantly against England in the second semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup. This South African fast bowler has taken 2 wickets in the match and has become the highest wicket taker in the history of the tournament. Shabnim Ismail first completed 50 wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup by dismissing Amy Jones. After this, he took the total number of wickets to 51 by taking the wicket of Alice Capsey. With this, she has made a new record of taking the most wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Not only this, Shabnim Ismail has now also become the bowler taking the highest wickets in both Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups. Earlier this record was recorded in the name of Shakib Al Hasan. This all-rounder from Bangladesh has taken 50 wickets in the Men’s T20 World Cup, while Shabnim Ismail has now overtaken him with 51 wickets.
Most wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup
51 – Shabnim Ismail (South Africa)*
48 – Megan Schutt (Australia)
44 – Ellyse Perry (Australia)
41 – Anya Shrubsole (England)
39 – Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)
Most wickets in Men’s T20 World Cup
Shakib Al Hasan – 50
Adam Zampa – 44
Adil Rashid – 44
Rashid Khan – 43
Jasprit Bumrah – 40
If we talk about the second semi-final match, England, who came to bat first after losing the toss, did not have a good start. Danny Wyatt-Hodge, who is in excellent form, has returned to the pavilion after scoring only 12 runs. England has lost three wickets for 23 runs in 3.2 overs. Till the end of the power play, the team could score only 35 runs at the loss of 3 wickets in 6 overs. In the initial phase of the match, the South African team looked completely dominant.

