Pakistan has been a regular participant in the Women's T20I World Cup since its inception in 2009. Over the years, they have produced some incredible batting performances in the tournament, with players showcasing their skills and scoring some memorable runs. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 highest scores in Women's T20I World Cups for Pakistan. These performances have not only been significant for the players but have also helped their team in crucial situations. We will delve into the details of these innings and relive the moments that have made these players stand out in the tournament.
1. Muneeba Ali Vs Ireland
Muneeba Ali became the first ever woman to score a hundred for Pakistan in Twenty20 internationals when she smashed 102 runs to set-up a 70-run win. Her inning consisted of 14 fours which helped her in achieving an incredible strike rate of 150.00. This inning came against Ireland in Cape Town in the 2023 Women’s World Twenty20.
2. Javeria Khan Vs Ireland
Javeria Khan's knock against Ireland in the 2018 Women's World Twenty20 was a memorable moment in the tournament. Khan played a crucial role in her team's victory, scoring an unbeaten 74 runs off 52 balls, which included eleven boundaries. Her partnership with her teammate, Nida Dar, helped Pakistan chase down Ireland's total with ease.
3. Bismah Maroof Vs India
Skipper Bismah Maroof led from the front as she came up with an unbeaten knock of 68 runs to help Pakistan post a fighting total of 149. In their opening match of the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup, she hit seven boundaries and played with a strike rate of 123.63. Bismah was well supported by Ayesha Naseem who scored a brisk 43 not out.
4. Bismah Maroof Vs Sri Lanka
Bismah Maroof's knock of 62* runs against Sri Lanka in the 2014 Women's World Twenty20 was a standout performance in the tournament. Maroof batted with great skill and temperament, anchoring the innings and ensuring that Pakistan reached a respectable total of 138 runs. Maroof's innings was also significant in that it came in a must-win game for Pakistan.
5. Sidra Ameen Vs Bangladesh
Sidra Ameen's unbeaten knock of 53 runs against Bangladesh in the 2016 Women's World Twenty20 was a crucial innings in Pakistan's victory in the match. Her innings was particularly significant because she lost her opening partner early on in the innings and had to hold the fort together. In her 48-ball knock, she hit 4 fours.
6. Bismah Maroof Vs India
Bismah Maroof's knock of 53 runs against India in the 2018 Women's World Twenty20 was a significant innings in Pakistan's campaign. Alongside Nida Dar, Maroof batted with great skill and determination, playing some excellent shots and rotating the strike well throughout her innings. She too hit 4 fours in her 49-ball knock.
7. Nida Dar Vs India
Nida Dar played a knock of 52 runs against India in the 2018 Women's World Twenty20. Dar batted with great skill and aggression, hitting six boundaries and a six in her innings. Her partnership with Bismah Maroof was crucial in ensuring that Pakistan reached a competitive total of 133 runs, which they successfully defended. She hit five fours and two sixes in her innings.
8. Bismah Maroof Vs Sri Lanka
Bismah Maroof's unbeaten knock of 50 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2009 Women's World Twenty20 was a remarkable performance by a young and talented player. Playing in her first international tournament, Maroof showed great composure and skill in anchoring the Pakistan innings. Her knock included five boundaries.
9. Bismah Maroof Vs Ireland
Bismah Maroof's unbeaten knock of 48 runs against Ireland in the 2014 Women's World Twenty20 was an impressive display of batting skills. Her partnership with Nain Abidi was crucial in ensuring that Pakistan reached a competitive total. She hit three boundaries in this inning.
10. Bismah Maroof Vs Bangladesh
Bismah Maroof's unbeaten knock of 43 runs against Bangladesh in the 2016 Women's World Twenty20 was a crucial innings in Pakistan's campaign. Maroof batted with great control and struck five boundaries in her innings. Sidra Ameen also played a great supportive knock in this inning.
