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KARACHI: Nida Dar, the prominent figure in Pakistan’s women’s cricket, reached a huge milestone on Sunday as she became the second bowler from her nation to secure 100 wickets in ODIs.
Reaching the century mark in her 108th match, Dar accomplished this feat during Pakistan’s clash against the West Indies Women in the second ODI held in Karachi.
Previously, it was the former captain, Sana Mir, who achieved the feat of 100 wickets in ODIs.
Dar reached the milestone by dismissing Rashada Williams, who scored 7 runs off 24 balls.
Not only a formidable bowler, but Dar has also showcased her batting prowess, accumulating 1640 runs with an average of 19.06. She has also registered 11 fifties, with her highest score being 87.
Remarkably, Nida Dar holds the distinction of being the first cricketer, male or female, from Pakistan to surpass 100 wickets in T20 internationals.
Born in 1987, Dar has represented Pakistan in 106 T20 international matches, contributing 1161 runs to her team’s total in these contests.