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Nashra Sandhu: The Pakistani female cricketer who created history by taking 6 wickets
Whenever a player in the world of cricket delivers an extraordinary performance, her name is forever etched in history. Recently, young bowler Nashra Sandhu of the Pakistan women’s cricket team achieved just that. In the third ODI against the South African women’s team, she took 6 wickets, not only leading Pakistan to a resounding victory but also setting a special record for herself.
In this blog, we will learn about Nashra Sandhu, her cricket career, why this six-wicket haul is so historic, and her significant contribution to Pakistan women’s cricket.
Childhood and Involvement in Cricket
Nashra Sandhu was born on November 19, 1997, in Lahore (Punjab, Pakistan). She has been interested in sports since childhood, and she has a deep passion for cricket in particular. Playing cricket has not been easy for women in Pakistan, but with the support of her family and coaches, Nashra honed her talent and made her way from domestic cricket to the international stage.
Playing Style and Recognition
Nashra Sandhu is a slow left-arm orthodox spinner. Her greatest strengths are:
looping the ball in the air
forcing the batsman to play forward
and then deceiving them with turn or slide
Additionally, she is capable of bowling long spells and remains composed even under pressure. This is why she is considered a reliable bowler in the Pakistan women’s team.
International Career Start
ODI Debut: February 2017, against South Africa (in the Women’s World Cup Qualifier)
T20I Debut: November 2017, against New Zealand
From the moment of her debut, she showed that she would be a part of Pakistan’s bowling attack for a long time. She took crucial wickets in the opening series and earned the team management’s trust.
Historic Spell in the Third ODI (2025)
Pakistan lost the toss and elected to bowl in the third ODI against South Africa. Pakistan’s plan against a strong South African team was clear: take early wickets and put the opposition under pressure.
Nashra’s Magic
She took 6 wickets for 26 runs in 10 overs.
This was her career-best performance.
Her bowling completely shattered South Africa’s batting, and the entire team was bundled out for just 115 runs.
Following this brilliant bowling performance, Pakistan easily achieved the target and won the match by 6 wickets.
Player of the Match and New Record
Nashra Sandhu was named Player of the Match for this performance.
She became the first female left-arm spinner in Asia to take 6 wickets in an ODI.
This record is historic not only for Pakistan but also for women’s cricket.
Contribution to the Pakistan Women’s Team
Nashra Sandhu has now become the backbone of Pakistan’s bowling.
She works to contain the batsmen in the middle overs.
Her work also reduces the pressure on the other bowlers.
With her recent performance, she has proven that she can be a match-winner against any major team.
Social Media and Fan Reactions
As soon as this record was revealed, Nashra was widely praised on social media.
Fans began calling her the “Spin Queen” of Pakistan women’s cricket.
Many veterans tweeted their congratulations and wished her even better performances in the future.
Future Prospects
Nashra Sandhu is only 27 years old. She can lead Pakistan women’s cricket to many more victories in the future. Her role will be crucial, especially in ICC tournaments (Women’s World Cup and Women’s Asia Cup).
If she continues to play at this pace, she could become Pakistan’s most successful spinner in the coming years.