shabnim ismail, ‘Adengappa’…This is the ‘Umran Malik’ of women’s cricket: world record for fastest bowler..at the age of 34! – womens t20 world cup 2023 shabnim ismail touches 128 kmph bowls fastest ball in women s cricket

All the league rounds and semi-finals of this series have been completed. Australia and South Africa have qualified for the semi-finals in Group A. In Group B, England and India qualified for the semi-finals. In the first semi-final match between India and Australia, the Indian team fought till the end and lost by 5 runs. After this, the second semi-final started.

South African Women’s Innings:

Both the openers scored half-centuries in the South African team, which was the first to field in the tournament. Laura Wolwad added 53 (44) and Breets 68 (55). Gabe next added 27 (13) as South Africa piled up a staggering 164/4 in 20 overs.

England Women’s Innings:

Chasing the target, openers Watt 34 (30) and Dunkley 28 (16) gave a good start to the England team. Next, Nat Seaver Burnt 40 (34) and captain Knight 31 (25) played well in the middle order, England came close to victory. However, as those who came after them started to get bowled out for single digit runs, the team could only manage 158/8 in 20 overs and lost by 6 runs.

Ismail World Record:

England needed 13 runs off the last over to win the match. Then, 34-year-old South African fast bowler Sapnam Ismail (34) came to bowl. Famous for bowling on the right line and length, he conceded just 7 runs and took one wicket.

In particular, he was the match winner with 3/27 wickets in 4 overs. He bowled at a speed of 128 kmph in this match. This is the fastest ball bowled in women’s cricket.

It is noteworthy that the final match between Australia and South Africa women’s teams will be held tomorrow.