Jhulan Goswami on Thursday equalled the tally of most wickets in the history of ICC Women's World Cup. Goswami equalled the tally of 39 wickets taken by Lyn Fullston of Australia from 1982 to 1988.
The 39-year-old Indian achieved the feat against New Zealand at Hamilton in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup. On Thursday, Goswami took the record-tying wicket in the last over of the innings against the White Ferns.
Goswami knocked over Katey Martin to join Fullston at the top with 39 scalps. In India's opening match, Goswami bowled a brilliant spell, returning figures of 2/26 in the win over Pakistan.
In an illustrious career spanning two decades, Goswami has now featured in five ODI World Cups since 2005. In Hamilton on Thursday, Pooja Vastrakar took four wickets as India restricted New Zealand to 260/9 here at Seddon Park.
Amy Satterthwaite and Amelia Kerr played valuable knocks of 75 and 50 respectively for the hosts.
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