Nashra Sandhu breaks Sana Mir's long-standing record

LAHORE: Pakistan left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu broke former captain Sana Mir’s long-standing record against South Africa to register the second-best bowling figures in a Women’s One Day International (ODI).

Sandhu tormented the South Africa women’s batting lineup in the final ODI of the three-match series, claiming a six-wicket haul that bundled out the visitors for 115 runs in only 25.5 overs.

The record for best bowling figures in an innings is held by Sajida Shah, who took seven wickets for just four runs against Japan in 2003.

Best bowling figures in an innings for Pakistan in WODIS

Sajjida Shah 7/4 vs Japan Women  in 2003

Nashra Sandhu 6/26 vs South Africa Women in 2025*

Sana Mir – 5/32 vs Netherlands Women in 2010

Moreover, Nashra Sandhu also reached the milestone of reaching 100 wickets in ODIs for Pakistan. She became the third player to reach the landmark for Green Shirts.

Most Wickets for Pakistan in WODIS

Sana Mir 120 matches 151 wickets

Nida Dar 112 matches 108 wickets

Nashra Sandhu* 74 104 wickets

At the time of filing this story, Pakistan were 48-1 in 16.3 overs with Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali at the crease.

Playing XIs:

Pakistan Women: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali, Eyman Fatima, Sidra Amin, Natalia Pervaiz, Syed Aroob Shah, Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Nawaz

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Karabo Meso, Sune Luus, Miane Smit, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba

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