Shabnim Ismail, a top women's cricket pacer, has retired from international cricket, as announced by Cricket South Africa. She will continue to play in franchise T20 competitions.
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Second-most wickets in WODIs
Ismail, who debuted in 2007, scalped 191 wickets in 127 games in ODIs at a stellar economy rate of 3.70. Only India's Jhulan Goswami has more wickets in the format (255).
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Best ODI figures for a Proteas bowler
In November 2011, Ismail returned with figures worth 6/10 against the Netherlands. These are the best Women's ODI figures by a SA bowler to date.
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Ismail owns this record
Ismail holds the record for most wickets at a single Women's One Day International venue with 24 scalps at Senwes Park.
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Fourth-most wickets in WT20Is
Ismail is the fourth-most successful bowler in Women's T20Is, with 123 wickets at an economy of 5.77, including two five-wicket hauls.
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Leading wicket-taker in T20s
Ismail, a South African cricketer, is the leading wicket-taker in Women's T20 World Cups, with 43 wickets. She is the joint-fourth-highest wicket-taker in Women's ODI World Cups, with 36 wickets.