Overview
- Charani made the mark with 12 wickets in this edition, overtaking Poonam Yadav’s Indian record of 10 wickets.
- She took 2 for 21 at Old Trafford on Thursday, finishing with two late wickets to move her tournament tally to 12.
- The 21‑year‑old left‑arm spinner has risen to the top of the ICC women’s T20I bowling rankings during the tournament while stressing she is focused on the team.
- India’s five‑wicket win over Bangladesh kept their semi‑final hopes alive and leaves them facing a must‑win Group A game against Australia at Lord’s on June 28.
- Charani’s disciplined lines and variations underline India’s reliance on spin this tournament and give them a bowling edge, though the all‑time single‑edition T20 World Cup record remains Amelia Kerr’s 15 wickets.