On a magical evening in February, during a function hosted by the Cape Town government to welcome players participating in the T20 World Cup, Shabnim Ismail’s playful side was on display.
As one of her opponents approached, Ismail playfully stuck out her leg in a mock attempt to trip her.
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The two players laughed, providing a glimpse of a side of Ismail that is often overlooked: her mischievous sense of fun.
However, Ismail is more commonly known for her fiery on-field demeanor as a fast bowler, standing at 1.65 meters and weighing 60 kilograms.
She is known to lash out with gestures, facial expressions, and verbal attacks towards both opponents and teammates alike.
Despite this, Ismail’s aggression has proven effective, allowing her to become one of the best in her field.
Ismail has even declared herself “the fastest bowler in the world” and backed up her claim with impressive numbers.
Any challengers to her title will undoubtedly face a difficult task.
Shabnim Ismail has become one of the all-time greats in cricket, transcending the sport in South Africa and becoming a leading wicket-taker in both white-ball formats.
Ismail has been a central figure in South Africa’s attack for the past 16 years, but on Wednesday she announced her retirement from the international stage.
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Along with Mignon du Preez, Lizelle Lee, Dane van Niekerk, and Trisha Chetty, Ismail’s retirement leaves a significant gap in South Africa’s team, accounting for more than a quarter of the places in the XI of all 380 matches South Africa has played in their history.
Despite her aggressive on-field persona, Ismail’s retirement statement began with “Dear cricket family,” displaying a selfless character.
She explained that she wants to spend more time with her family, particularly her siblings and parents as they get older.
However, Ismail plans to keep the fast bowling fire burning in franchise leagues, where she is an established drawcard in the WBBL and the FairBreak tournament.
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Her sharp mind and sense of fun will undoubtedly keep her going for as long as possible.
Ismail will be remembered for her unforgettable performance in the T20 World Cup semifinal at Newlands in February, where she played a pivotal role in establishing South Africa as the better team against heavily favored England.
Australia vs Netherlands, 5th Warm-up game (ODI) ▾
Australia vs Netherlands, 5th Warm-up game (ODI)
30 September 2023
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Netherlands | ||
Australia Inning 1 166/23 (23) Netherlands Inning 1 84/14.2 (14.2) |
No result - 23 overs game due to rain
Canada vs Cayman Islands, 4th Match (T20) ▾
Canada vs Cayman Islands, 4th Match (T20)
01 October 2023
White Hill Field, Sandys Parish, Hamilton
Cayman Islands | ||
Canada Inning 0/0 (0) Cayman Islands Inning 0/0 (0) |
Match not started
Bermuda vs Panama, 3rd Match (T20) ▾
Bermuda vs Panama, 3rd Match (T20)
01 October 2023
White Hill Field, Sandys Parish, Hamilton
Panama | ||
Bermuda Inning 0/0 (0) Panama Inning 0/0 (0) |
Match not started
Hong Kong vs Japan, 8th Match, Group B (T20) ▾
Hong Kong vs Japan, 8th Match, Group B (T20)
01 October 2023
Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou
Japan | ||
Japan Inning 1 127/19 (19) Hong Kong Inning 1 133/18.5 (18.5) |
Hong Kong won by 5 wkts
Maldives vs Nepal, 7th Match, Group A (T20) ▾
Maldives vs Nepal, 7th Match, Group A (T20)
01 October 2023
Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou
Nepal | ||
Nepal Inning 1 212/20 (20) Maldives Inning 1 74/19.4 (19.4) |
Nepal won by 138 runs
Kuwait vs Saudi Arabia, 6th Match (T20) ▾
Kuwait vs Saudi Arabia, 6th Match (T20)
01 October 2023
West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha
Saudi Arabia | ||
Kuwait Inning 1 174/20 (20) Saudi Arabia Inning 1 175/19.4 (19.4) |
Saudi Arabia won by 3 wkts
Qatar vs Maldives, 5th Match (T20) ▾
Qatar vs Maldives, 5th Match (T20)
01 October 2023
West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha
Qatar | ||
Maldives Inning 1 121/20 (20) Qatar Inning 1 125/10.2 (10.2) |
Qatar won by 9 wkts
Northern Cape vs Border, 17th Match (ODI) ▾
Northern Cape vs Border, 17th Match (ODI)
01 October 2023
Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Northern Cape | ||
Northern Cape Inning 1 145/36 (36) Border Inning 1 139/42.1 (42.1) |
Border won by 6 runs
South Western Districts vs South Africa Emerging Players, 16th Match (ODI) ▾
South Western Districts vs South Africa Emerging Players, 16th Match (ODI)
01 October 2023
Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
South Western Districts | ||
South Western Districts Inning 1 146/40.2 (40.2) South Western Districts Inning 0/0 (0) |
Innings Break
North West vs Boland, 10th Match (ODI) ▾
North West vs Boland, 10th Match (ODI)
01 October 2023
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
North West | ||
Boland Inning 1 130/30 (30) North West Inning 0/0 (0) |
North West opt to bowl
Dolphins vs Boland, 1st Match (ODI) ▾
Dolphins vs Boland, 1st Match (ODI)
16 September 2023
Kingsmead, Durban
Dolphins | ||
Boland Inning 1 32/6.3 (6.3) Dolphins Inning 0/0 (0) |
No result (due to rain)
Vanuatu Women vs Japan Women, 1st T20I (T20) ▾
Vanuatu Women vs Japan Women, 1st T20I (T20)
28 August 2023
Independence Park, Port Vila
Vanuatu Women | ||
Vanuatu Women Inning 1 65/19.1 (19.1) Japan Women Inning 1 70/11.3 (11.3) |
Match starts at Aug 28, 02:30 GMT
Northern Superchargers Women vs Welsh Fire Women, Eliminator () ▾
Northern Superchargers Women vs Welsh Fire Women, Eliminator ()
26 August 2023
Kennington Oval, London
Welsh Fire Women | ||
Welsh Fire Women Inning 1 104/75 (75) Welsh Fire Women Inning 0/0 (0) |
No result - due to rain
Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st ODI (ODI) ▾
Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st ODI (ODI)
21 September 2023
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
New Zealand | ||
New Zealand Inning 1 136/33.4 (33.4) New Zealand Inning 0/0 (0) |
No result (due to rain)
Saurashtra vs Rest of India, Irani Cup (TEST) ▾
Saurashtra vs Rest of India, Irani Cup (TEST)
01 October 2023
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Saurashtra | ||
Rest of India Inning 1 298/90 (90) Saurashtra Inning 0/0 (0) |
Day 1: Stumps - Rest of India opt to bat
Australia Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I (T20) ▾
Australia Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I (T20)
01 October 2023
North Sydney Oval, Sydney
West Indies Women | ||
West Indies Women Inning 1 147/20 (20) Australia Women Inning 1 149/13.2 (13.2) |
Australia Women won by 8 wkts
South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, 3rd ODI (ICC Championship Match) (ODI) ▾
South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, 3rd ODI (ICC Championship Match) (ODI)
01 October 2023
Kingsmead, Durban
South Africa Women | ||
South Africa Women Inning 1 209/44.3 (44.3) New Zealand Women Inning 1 210/43.2 (43.2) |
New Zealand Women won by 6 wkts (DLS method)
England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd ODI (ODI) ▾
England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd ODI (ODI)
17 September 2023
County Ground, Northampton
Sri Lanka Women | ||
Sri Lanka Women Inning 1 106/30.5 (30.5) Sri Lanka Women Inning 0/0 (0) |
No result (due to rain)