Nashra Sandhu Stuns South Africa with Career-Best 6/26 in 75th ODI
In a stunning display of spin magic, Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu has taken her career to new heights, claiming a career-best 6 wickets for just 26 runs in her 75th One Day International, dismantling South Africa’s batting lineup in the process. The feat came in just nine overs, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe.
Sandhu’s remarkable performance has now placed her among Pakistan’s top ODI bowlers, surpassing former captain and ICC Hall of Famer Sana Mir, who had previously held the second-best figures with 5/32 against the Netherlands in 2010.
For context, the best-ever bowling figures in Pakistan women’s ODI history remain with right-arm spinner Sajjida Shah, who took 7/4 against Japan in 2003.
Top bowling figures in Pakistan Women’s ODIs:
Sajjida Shah – 7/4 vs Japan, 2003
Nashra Sandhu – 6/26 vs South Africa, 2025
Sana Mir – 5/32 vs Netherlands, 2010
Sandhu also joins an elite club of Pakistani women to reach 100 wickets in ODIs, alongside legendary spinners Sana Mir and former captain Nida Dar.
Most wickets for Pakistan in WODIs:
Sana Mir – 151 wickets in 120 matches
Nida Dar – 108 wickets in 112 matches
Nashra Sandhu – 104 wickets in 74 matches
Her spell helped Pakistan restrict South Africa to a modest 115 runs in 25.5 overs. Despite captain Laura Wolvaardt top-scoring with a brisk 28, the rest of the South African lineup struggled, with Masabata Klaas and Nadine de Klerk scoring only 13 each and five players failing to reach double figures against Pakistan’s relentless attack.
Sandhu’s brilliance with the ball underscores Pakistan’s growing strength in women’s cricket, signaling a new era of dominance on the international stage.
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