During the ODI series against Ireland, Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof broke the record of most number of Women’s ODIs for Pakistan, surpassing Sana Mir’s 120 appearances when she stepped onto the field in the third ODI.
During the final ODI, Pakistan captain Bismah entered the record books as the country’s most capped player in women’s ODIs. She has 121st appearance, taking her past Sana Mir’s 120 ODIs.
Lahore-born Bismah made her ODI debut at the age of 15 against India in Jaipur in the Women’s Asia Cup in December 2006. Her 43 runs in the match were the second- highest score for the side after Sajjida Shah’s 44..
Bismah captained the ODI side for the first time in 2013 and has led the team in 30 ODIs, scoring 958 runs. Under Bismah’s captaincy, Pakistan have won 16 matches, lost 13 matches, and tied one match, while one game was abandoned due to rain. Reflecting on her journey, Bismah Maroof told PCB Digital: “It is a great honor to represent Pakistan. After becoming a mother and since my comeback, I am grateful to my parents and my husband who have supported me in continuing my cricket journey.
“I have played a lot under Sana Mir, she was an inspirational leader, helping in grooming most of us and we all have learnt a lot from her. I have remained vice-captain under her and it helped me improve a lot.
