Mithali and Jhulan adds another feather to the ODI caps

Saturday, 19 March 2022 (13:05 IST)
Auckland: India ODI skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday added another feather to her already illustrious cap. The 39-year-old became the joint-highest batter with most 50-plus runs in Women's World Cups. Mithali (68 off 96 balls) achieved the feat during a league match against Australia in the 2022 tournament. With 12 fifty-plus scores, Mithali equalled the record with former New Zealand cricketer Debbie Hockley. England's Charlotte Edwards (11), Australia's Karen Rolton (9) and New Zealand's Suzie Bates (8) complete the top five in the table.

Jhulan becomes only 2nd player to play 200 ODIs

Veteran India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami on Saturday became only the second player in women's cricket history to play 200 One-Day International (ODI) matches. Goswami's teammate and India skipper Mithali Raj (230 ODIs) has played the most number of matches. The fast bowler joined the elite club during an ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 league match against Australia.

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