Javeria Khan becomes fourth Pakistani woman cricketer to play 100 T20Is

Pakistani opener Javeria Khan became fourth Pakistan woman cricketer to played hundred T20 international matches.

According to a press release issued by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Javeria Khan achieved the feat when Pakistan national women’s team played their third fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup against South Africa at Sydney Showground Stadium (today) Sunday.

While speaking to PCB digital, Javeria Khan said, “It is truly an honour for me that I led Pakistan in my 100^th T20I. It has been a remarkable journey and I feel very blessed that I have been wearing the national colours for the past 11 years.”

She said, “It is disappointing that we couldn’t make the most of the chances and areas of advantage in today’s match and I would have been happy had we won this crucial match.

She said her journey with the national team has been “exciting” and one that has taught her a great deal about cricket as well as other aspects of life.

Javeria made her first T20I appearance in May 2009 and is the second-highest run-getter for Pakistan with 1,826 runs at an average of 22.

Her 204 fours are the most for any Pakistan batter and she has made eight half-centuries, to date.

She was the skipper of the national side in the 2018 edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Overall, she has captained Pakistan in 11 matches.

Javeria Khan is now leading the team after Bismah Maroof was ruled out of the tournament following an injury in the match against England.

The record of the most number of T20Is from Pakistan sits with Bismah Maroof, who has donned the national colours in 108 matches.

Sana Mir and Nida Dar, with 106 and 101, have the second and third most matches in the format.