Shabnim Ismail is a South African cricketer, have a look at her husband, family and origin
Find out more about her and her career.
In a groundbreaking moment for women’s cricket, South African pace sensation Shabnim Ismail etched her name in history by unleashing the fastest-ever recorded delivery, surpassing the 130kph mark in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) match for Mumbai Indians against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Who is South Africa cricketer Shabnim Ismail, biography, age, height, family, husband, origin and fastest ball bowling speed
Ismail’s powerful delivery in Tuesday’s match came during the second ball of the third over at an incredible 132.1 km/h (82.08 mph), giving former Australia captain Meg Lanning little chance as the ball slammed into her pad. The Mumbai Indians players erupted in a unified appeal, only to have their plea dismissed by the umpire.
In an interview after the game, Ismail downplayed her efforts to break the record, saying she “doesn’t actually look at the big screen when I’m bowling.” Nevertheless, Ismail cost the Mumbai Indians 29 runs in four costly overs to end with stats of 1/46 as the Delhi Capitals defeated them.
Nevertheless, since then, Shabnim Ismail has become the talk of the town with many people trying to learn more about her. So, let’s find out everything about her:
Who is Shabnim Ismail?
Shabnim Ismail is a well-known South African cricketer. She has been in the news because she bowled the fastest-ever recorded delivery, surpassing the 130kph mark in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
She was born on 5 October 1988 in Cape Town, South Africa. Her parents immigrated to South Africa from India, therefore she is of Indian descent. In her family, she has 6 elder siblings. She did his schooling at Cravenby Secondary School. Later, she studied mechanical engineering.
Shabnim Ismail, a devout Muslim, is the only female Muslim player to have represented South Africa in international cricket. Additionally, she has a history of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
She is currently 35 years old. She is unmarried and single.
Born: 5 October 1988 (age 35 years), Cape Town, South Africa
Dates joined: 2023 (UP Warriorz), 20 January 2007 (South Africa women’s national cricket team)
Bowling: Right-arm fast
Height: 1.65 m
Batting: Left-handed
Last ODI: 18 July 2022 v England
Last T20I: 26 February 2023 v Australia
Her career
Shabnim Ismail’s cricket career started in 2004 when the Primrose Cricket Club recruited her after a football match. She was a batswoman at first, but then switched to bowling and became known as “The Demon” due to her proficiency with bouncers.
Ismail advanced through the ranks quickly, playing her first game for Western Province before relocating to Gauteng. Internationally, she played in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League for Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder, contributing significantly to the latter’s WBBL|06 title.
After making her debut for South Africa in 2007, Ismail went on to have an incredible international career, achieving notable feats in ICC competitions and being the first female South African wicket-taker in T20 Internationals.