Shikha Pandey, made a stellar impact in the second match of the WPL 2025 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, helping the latter in restricting Mumbai Indians to 164 runs. Her impressive bowling figures of 2/14 in 4 overs, included the crucial wickets of Hayley Mathews and Yashika Bhatia.
Pandey’s first wicket was that of Hayley Matthews in the first over itself was a result of a cleverly bowled delivery that induced an edge to slip. Bhatia was clean bowled by a perfectly pitched ball that shaped in beautifully. Shikha’s ability to swing the ball was on full display as she consistently troubled Mumbai’s batters. With these two wickets, Pandey’s WPL wicket tally stands at 21 in 19 matches.
In her international career, she has picked up 43 wickets in 62 T20Is, with her best bowling figures being 3/14. However, she played her last T20I match against Australia in February 2023.
Recently, she had a successful stint in Women’s Super Smash where she picked up 9 wickets in 10 innings and scored 207 runs as well. Previously, she also left her mark in the Women’s Big Bash League where picked up 12 wickets in 12 matches playing for Brisbane Heat.
A heated debate has erupted on social media, with fans questioning the oversight of Shikha Pandey in the national squad. The 35-year-old medium pacer continues to excel in T20 leagues, showcasing her skills and experience. Given India’s recent opening bowling challenges, many are wondering why Pandey is not being considered for the national team, sparking a flurry of comments and discussions on X.
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