Shree Charani Breaks India’s All-Time Women’s T20 World Cup Record With Historic Spell Against Bangladesh

India’s star spinner Shree Charani continued her dream run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 by scripting history during India’s clash against Bangladesh. The 21-year-old delivered another match-winning performance and became the Indian bowler with the most wickets in a single edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Charani produced a disciplined spell of 2/21 in four overs, maintaining an impressive economy rate of just 5.25. Her efforts played a crucial role in restricting Bangladesh and helped India secure a five-wicket victory.

Charani overtakes Poonam Yadav

Coming into the match, Charani was level with former India spinner Poonam Yadav, who had claimed 10 wickets during the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup. The youngster broke the record when she dismissed Shorna Akter before adding another wicket by removing Nahida Akter.

With those two breakthroughs, Charani’s tournament tally rose to 12 wickets, making her the most successful Indian bowler in a single Women’s T20 World Cup campaign.

India Women’s bowlers with most wickets in a single T20 World Cup edition

• 12 – Shree Charani (2026)
• 10 – Poonam Yadav (2020)
• 9 – Diana David (2010)
• 8 – Poonam Yadav (2014)
• 8 – Poonam Yadav (2018)
• 8 – Radha Yadav (2018)

World No.1 spinner continues dream tournament

Already ranked as the world’s No.1 T20I bowler, Charani has been one of the standout performers of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Her ability to strike at crucial moments while keeping batters under pressure has been instrumental in India’s successful campaign.

With the knockout stage approaching, Charani remains on course to add more wickets to her tally and further extend her record. Given her current form, the young spinner could play a decisive role in India’s pursuit of their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title.