ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Megan Schutt becomes the top wicket-taker in the history of the tournament

On Tuesday, October 8, Australian star pacer Megan Schutt made history by becoming the all-time leading wicket-taker in the Women’s T20 World Cup. The 31-year-old achieved this milestone during Australia’s second match of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 against New Zealand at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Schutt took 3 wickets for 3 runs in 3.2 overs, helping her team bowl out the White Ferns for 88 runs in 19.2 overs, with Australia winning by 60 runs. She also earned the Player of the Match award.

Megan Schutt matched the previous record of 43 wickets, held by South African pacer Shabnim Ismail, in Australia’s opening match against Sri Lanka on October 5. She then claimed the top spot for herself during the game against New Zealand by dismissing opener Georgia Plimmer for just 4 runs. Schutt continued to display her prowess by taking the wicket of Amelia Kerr, New Zealand’s top scorer with 29 runs and clinched the victory by dismissing Eden Carson in the final over.

Top Wicket Takers in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Australia march towards the Semi-Final

Australia edged closer to the semi-finals with a commanding 60-run win over New Zealand in Sharjah, marking their 13th consecutive victory in T20I World Cups dating back to their win against Sri Lanka in the 2020 edition at home. With this result, Australia now has two wins from two matches and boasts a healthy net run rate of 2.524, remaining the only unbeaten team in their group. For New Zealand, this significant loss has adversely affected their net run rate, pushing it below Pakistan’s and dropping them to third place in the standings.