Mandhana Era Begins: India Women Host Zimbabwe in Historic T20Is
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Charani Nears Historic 50 T20I Wickets in 2026
Summary
- Spinner Charani needs three wickets for 50 T20I wickets this year.
- She has taken 47 wickets in 23 T20I matches in 2026.
- This would make her the first from a Test-playing nation to hit the mark.
Indian spinner Shree Charani is close to taking 50 T20I wickets in 2026, a historic feat for a player from a Test-playing nation. Read more.
As of October 16, 2026, Indian women's cricket team spinner Shree Charani is close to a significant T20I record. She requires only three more wickets to become the first woman from a Test-playing nation to take 50 wickets in T20 internationals within a single calendar year.
Charani has had an exceptional 2026, taking 47 wickets in 23 matches at an impressive average of 10.42. Her current wicket tally makes her the leading bowler in women's T20Is for the year. This impressive performance continues India's T20I series against Zimbabwe, which also marks Smriti Mandhana's full-time captaincy debut.
She has already showcased her bowling prowess at the T20 World Cup, where she was the top wicket-taker with 14 wickets in five matches. The upcoming matches against Zimbabwe offer Charani a prime opportunity to achieve this historic milestone and add to her already stellar record in the shortest format of the game.
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