Nashra Sandhu etched her name into Pakistan cricket history on Monday by producing a sensational six-wicket haul against South Africa in the third ODI of the three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Nashra Sandhu, playing her 75th ODI, demolished South Africa’s batting order with her career-best figures of 6/26 in just nine overs. This outstanding spell not only rattled the visitors but also showcased why Nashra Sandhu has become a key pillar of Pakistan’s bowling attack.
With these figures, Nashra Sandhu now holds the second-best bowling record for Pakistan in Women’s ODIs, surpassing ICC Hall of Famer Sana Mir’s 5/32 against the Netherlands in 2010. The all-time best remains Sajjida Shah’s 7/4 against Japan in 2003.
Best bowling figures for Pakistan in WODIs:
- Sajjida Shah – 7/4 vs Japan (2003)
- Nashra Sandhu – 6/26 vs South Africa (2025)
- Sana Mir – 5/32 vs Netherlands (2010)
Adding another feather to her cap, Nashra Sandhu also became only the third Pakistani bowler to claim 100 wickets in Women’s ODIs. She now joins Sana Mir, who leads with 151 wickets, and Nida Dar, who has 108 wickets. Nashra Sandhu reached this milestone with 104 wickets in just 74 matches.
Most wickets for Pakistan in WODIs:
- Sana Mir – 151 wickets in 120 matches
- Nida Dar – 108 wickets in 112 matches
- Nashra Sandhu – 104 wickets in 74 matches
Thanks to Nashra Sandhu’s brilliance, Pakistan bowled South Africa out for just 115 in 25.5 overs. Skipper Wolvaardt was the top scorer with 28, while Masabata Klaas and Nadine de Klerk managed 13 each. Five South African batters failed to reach double figures against a disciplined Pakistan bowling unit led by Nashra Sandhu.
At the time of reporting, Pakistan were comfortably placed at 113/4 in 30 overs, requiring only three runs to secure a consolation victory.
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