Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Captain Bisma became the first Pakistani woman player to score 2000 runs in the prestigious Women’s T20 International.
Bisma Maruf won this honor in the first match of the 3 T20 series against Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore yesterday.
The captain of the national women’s cricket team crossed the milestone of 2000 T20 runs in the sixth over of the match against Bangladesh on Saturday.
28-year-old Bisma is the first Pakistani and the third Asian woman to achieve this famous feat. Before her, India’s Mithali Raj and Harmpreet Kaur have also completed 2,000 runs in women’s T20 cricket.
However, the important thing is that Bismah is only the second cricketer of Pakistan overall who has scored 2000 runs in 20 over international cricket.
Before him, Shoaib Malik, the all-rounder of the men’s team, has also crossed this milestone.
In his message on Twitter, Shoaib Malik congratulated Bisma Maruf and said, “You have set a great example through team leadership and individual performance while accomplishing a great feat.”
In response, Bisma Maruf also thanked Shoaib Malik.
Thankyou so much Shoaib bhai. ??? https://t.co/AgJhYrAVOR
— Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah) October 26, 2019
The Pakistani captain has scored 2 thousand 23 runs in 95 innings and has now moved to eighth place in the list of highest T20 run scorers in women’s cricket.
Bisma Maruf has been in great form this year, scoring 299 runs in 9 innings which is the highest T20I total by any Pakistani woman in 2019.
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**Interview with Bismah Maroof: A Historic Milestone in Women’s Cricket**
*Interviewer:* Congratulations, Bismah, on becoming the first Pakistani woman player to score 2000 T20 International runs! How does it feel to reach this significant milestone?
*Bismah Maroof:* Thank you! It feels incredibly special, not just for me personally but for women’s cricket in Pakistan. Achieving this milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of my teammates and everyone who has supported us on this journey.
*Interviewer:* You reached this milestone during the first T20 match against Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium. Can you tell us about that moment when you crossed the 2000-run mark?
*Bismah Maroof:* It was a fantastic moment! I remember feeling a rush of emotion when I realized I had crossed the milestone. The support from the crowd at Gaddafi Stadium made it even more memorable. To accomplish this in front of our home fans was truly special.
*Interviewer:* Your career has spanned over 17 years, starting from when you were just 15. How do you think the landscape of women’s cricket has changed in Pakistan during your journey?
*Bismah Maroof:* There has been a significant transformation. When I started, we had very limited opportunities and support. Now, we have a more robust framework, better training facilities, and increased visibility for women’s cricket, which is essential for inspiring the next generation of players.
*Interviewer:* As a role model for many young cricketers, what message do you want to convey to aspiring female cricketers in Pakistan?
*Bismah Maroof:* I want to tell them to follow their dreams and never give up, no matter the challenges they face. Women’s cricket is growing, and there are more opportunities than ever before. If you work hard and stay focused, you can achieve great things.
*Interviewer:* What are your goals for the Pakistan women’s cricket team in the upcoming series?
*Bismah Maroof:* Our immediate goal is to win the T20 series against Bangladesh. We also aim to continue developing as a team and performing well on the international stage. Long-term, we want to qualify for major tournaments and elevate women’s cricket in Pakistan even further.
*Interviewer:* Thank you, Bismah, for sharing your insights, and once again, congratulations on your achievement!
*Bismah Maroof:* Thank you! I appreciate your support and the opportunity to speak about women’s cricket.
