Megan Schutt Becomes Leading Wicket Taker in Women's T20 World Cup's
Author: Vishnu Reddy
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Australian pacer Megan Schutt made history on October 5th, 2024, by becoming the joint-highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals (WT20Is). Schutt achieved this milestone in the opening match of the T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka Women, delivering a standout performance with figures of 3/12. Her tally of 43 wickets in T20 World Cups places her level with South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail, both holding the top spot for the most wickets in the tournament.
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Sri Lanka Women, opting to bat first after winning the toss, were immediately put under pressure by Schutt, who opened with a maiden over. Australia maintained a stranglehold throughout the innings, picking up wickets at regular intervals and choking Sri Lanka’s scoring. Nilakshika de Silva top-scored with a slow-paced 29 off 40 balls, but Sri Lanka could only manage a modest total in their 20 overs.
Megan Schutt was instrumental in Australia’s bowling effort, finishing with 3/12 from her 4 overs. Sri Lanka Women, still unable to cross the 100-run mark in the tournament, are facing a disappointing campaign so far.
Top 5 Wicket-Takers in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup’s
|
Player |
Country |
Wickets |
Matches |
|
Megan Schutt |
Australia |
43 |
25 |
|
Shabnil Ismail |
South Africa |
43 |
32 |
|
Anya Shrubsole |
England |
41 |
27 |
|
Ellyse Perry |
Australia |
40 |
43 |
|
Stafanie Taylor |
West Indies |
33 |
32 |
Megan Schutt’s performance cements her legacy as one of the greatest bowlers in T20 World Cup history. Schutt's entry into the history books places her alongside some of the greatest bowlers in the history of Women’s T20 World Cups. She is now part of an elite group of bowlers who have consistently delivered for their teams on the world stage.
Australia now looks poised for another strong run in the tournament. Led by Alyssa Healy, are now in a strong position to chase the modest target and further boost their net run rate.
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