Hamilton:Veteran India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami on Saturday became the all-time highest wicket-taker in Women's ODI World Cups. With 40 wickets, Jhulan surpassed the 34-year-old record which was held by Australia's Lyn Fullston (39 wickets).
Jhulan achieved the milestone in the 2022 World Cup match against West Indies at the Seddon Park. The 39-year-old fast bowler dismissed Anisa Mohammed, who chipped straight up and at mid-wicket the substitute fielder Taniya Bhatia went back to complete the catch. England's Carole Hodges (37 wickets) and Clare Taylor (36 wickets), and Cathryn Fitzpatrick (33 wickets) of Australia complete the top five wicket-takers in World Cups.
Mithali breaks record for most WC matches as captain
Mithali Raj on Saturday broke the record for most matches as captain in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. The India skipper achieved the feat against West Indies during the team's third match of the 2022 tournament at the Seddon Park here. Mithali went past former Australia skipper Belinda Clark's record of 23 matches. During her career, which spanned from 1997 to 2005, Clark won 21 games, lost one and one match had no result. Meanwhile, Mithali, who is playing her last 50-over World Cup, has won 14 games, lost eight and one had no result in her career which started in 2005. England's Susan Goatman (19 matches), New Zealand's Trish McKelvey (15 matches) and Ireland's Mary-Pat Moore (15 matches) complete the top five. (UNI)