Australian pacer Megan Schutt etched her name in history during the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup as she became the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament’s history. In the fifth match of the competition, held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 5, Schutt’s stunning performance against Sri Lanka secured her place alongside South African bowler Shabnim Ismail, with both bowlers tied at 43 wickets in the World Cup.
Sri Lanka, who opted to bat first, struggled under the pressure from the Australian bowlers. Schutt, leading the charge, removed opener Vishmi Gunaratne for a duck in the powerplay, leaving Sri Lanka floundering at the start. The team managed only 23 runs by the end of six overs as Schutt’s pace attack set the tone early.
Despite resistance from Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva, Sri Lanka couldn’t find momentum. Schutt returned in the final over to clean up the tail, taking two more crucial wickets, including Sugandika Kumari for a duck. Her three-wicket haul brought her tally to 43 wickets, matching Ismail’s record.
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At the time of writing, Australia looked on track for a comfortable win, needing just 37 runs in 69 balls, with Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner at the crease. Schutt’s brilliance has put Australia in a dominant position, inching them closer to victory in this crucial World Cup fixture.
With her exceptional performance, Schutt continues to prove why she is regarded as one of the finest bowlers in the game, leaving fans eager to see if she will surpass Ismail and take the record for herself in the matches to come.
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