The Women's T20I World Cup is a highly competitive cricket tournament for women's teams from around the world, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Pakistan, a prominent team in women's cricket, has produced some top-class bowlers who have played a significant role in their team's success in the T20I World Cup. In this article, we will look at the top 10 wicket-takers in the T20I World Cup for Pakistan. These players have been a critical part of the team's bowling attack, taking important wickets at crucial moments in the game.
1. Nida Dar
On the first place, we have Pakistan’s star spin-bowler, Nida Dar. Nida scalped 27 wickets in 27 innings in her T20I World Cup career. With the best bowling figures of 3/12, Nida was quite economical, leaking only 6.51 runs per over. Her variations in pace and flight often deceive the batters, making it challenging for them to score runs.
2. Sana Mir
Next on the list is Sana Mir with 18 wickets. During 2009-2018, Sana bowled with an average economy rate of 6.14 in 24 innings. She registered the best bowling figures of 2/12. Sana's ability to vary her pace and spin has often resulted in crucial wickets. Her experience and leadership skills have also been invaluable for the team's morale.
3. Asmavia Iqbal
On number three, we have Asmavia Iqbal with 14 wickets during 2009-2016. In 18 innings, she bowled with an average economy rate of 6.15. She also recorded the phenomenal best bowling figures 4/16 during this tenure. Asmavia's ability to swing the ball and generate extra bounce has often troubled the opposition batters and resulted in crucial breakthroughs for her team.
4. Anam Amin
Standing on the fourth place, with 13 wickets in 14 innings, is Anam Amin. She bowled with an incredible economy rate of 5.94. Anam's ability to flight the ball and generate sharp turn has often resulted in crucial wickets for her team.
5. Sadia Yousuf
With 12 wickets in 10 innings, Sadia Yusuf is placed fifth in this list. She bowled with an economy rate of 6.58 runs per over and has the best bowling figures of 2/9. The left-arm orthodox spinner's consistency and accuracy have been essential for the Pakistani team.
6. Nashra Sandhu
Next up on the list is Nashra Sandhu. She bagged 11 wickets in just 7 innings played between 2018 and 2023 T20I World Cups. Nashra too, is a left-arm orthodox spinner and her contribution to the Pakistani team's bowling attack has been significant.
7. Aiman Anwer
Aiman Anwer, with 9 wickets, takes the seventh spot on this list. With the best bowling figures of 3/30, she leaked runs at an economy rate of 8.38 runs per over. Aiman is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and a promising talent in the Pakistani women's cricket team.
8. Sania Khan
On the eighth spot, we have Sania Khan with 8 wickets in 5 innings. She featured in T20I World Cups from 2010 to 2014 and had an economy rate of 7.21 runs per over. She was a key member of the Pakistani bowling attack, and her spin bowling played a vital role in several matches.
9. Diana Baig
On number nine, we have Diana Baig with 7 wickets in only five innings. He had an exceptional economy rate of 5.47 runs per over. In the 2018 T20I World Cup, Diana played a vital role in Pakistan's victory over defending champions West Indies, picking up two crucial wickets and conceding only 17 runs in her four overs.
10. Aliya Riaz
Last but not least, we have Aliya Riaz who scalped 7 wickets in 8 innings, and registered the best bowling figures of 2/16 during 2016-2023. The all-rounder is known for her ability to bowl with pace and swing, which has often troubled the opposition batters.
