Jhulan Goswami becomes the highest wicket taker in women's ODIs
Jhulan Goswami became the highest wicket taker in women's ODIs today with 181 wickets from 153 matches. The right arm fast bowler achieved this feat by surpassing Australian bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick. Goswami took her 181st wicket against South Africa in the ongoing quadrangular series.
The Indian all-rounder, with 223 international wickets and 1593 runs to her name, has written her name in the history books of women's cricket for ages to come as she became the highest wicket taker in the history of the game. Raisibe Ntozakhe, the number 11 South African batswoman, became Goswami's 181st victim as she finished the innings with figures of 3/20 from 7.3 overs. Goswami overtook Australian bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick's tally of 180 wickets. India is currently competing in a quadrangular series against Ireland, South Africa and Zimbabwe in Potchefstroom. Goswami took the 181 wickets at a splendid average of 21.76.
BCCI women handle broke the proud news via twitter.
She keeps breaking records & this is the one to cherish. India's Jhulan Goswami is now the leading wicket taker (181) in Women's ODIs. pic.twitter.com/VqbuFNBDVz
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) May 9, 2017
The 34-year old led India to their first test series win in England during 2006-2007 and won the ICC Women's Player of the Year award in 2007.