Saika Ishaque Explained

Saika Ishaque
Female:true
Country:India
Fullname:Saika Ishaque
Birth Date:8 October 1995
Birth Place:Calcutta (now Kolkata),
West Bengal, India
Batting:Left-handed
Bowling:Slow left-arm orthodox
Role:Bowler
International:true
Internationalspan:2023–present
Oneodi:true
Odidebutdate:28 December
Odidebutyear:2023
Odidebutagainst:Australia
Odicap:140
T20idebutdate:6 December
T20idebutyear:2023
T20idebutagainst:England
T20icap:79
Lastt20idate:10 December
Lastt20iyear:2023
Lastt20iagainst:England
Club1:Bengal
Club2:Mumbai Indians
Year2:2023–present
Columns:3
Column1:WFC
Matches1:15
Runs1:126
Bat Avg1:9.69
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:26
Deliveries1:1,691
Wickets1:23
Bowl Avg1:29.51
Fivefor1:0
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:4/49
Catches/Stumpings1:5/–
Column2:WLA
Matches2:53
Runs2:220
Bat Avg2:8.14
100S/50S2:0/0
Top Score2:35
Deliveries2:2,593
Wickets2:60
Bowl Avg2:20.38
Fivefor2:1
Tenfor2:0
Best Bowling2:5/30
Catches/Stumpings2:11/–
Matches3:60
Runs3:124
Bat Avg3:6.52
100S/50S3:0/0
Top Score3:22
Deliveries3:1,193
Wickets3:52
Bowl Avg3:19.53
Fivefor3:0
Tenfor3:0
Best Bowling3:4/6
Catches/Stumpings3:12/–
Date:3 December 2023
Source:https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/1039/1039545/1039545.html CricketArchive

Saika Ishaque (born 8 October 1995) is an Indian cricketer who currently plays for Bengal and Mumbai Indians. She plays as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and left-handed batter.[1]

Domestic career

Ishaque made her debut for Bengal Women in 2013 and has been a regular member of the team since then. In October 2022, she represented Bengal in the Women's Senior T20 Trophy. The following month, she played in the Women's T20 Challenger Trophy, where she was part of the India A team.[2]

In the inaugural Women's Premier League auction in February 2023, Ishaque was purchased by Mumbai Indians for 10 lakhs.[3] [4]

In her debut season for Mumbai Indians, Ishaque emerged as one of the top performers in the tournament, taking 9 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of 5.80. She played a key role in Mumbai Indians' journey to the final, which they won against Delhi Capitals to become the inaugural WPL champions. She was the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament.[5]

International career

In December 2023, Ishaque got her maiden international call up for India on her selection for the England and Australia series.[6] She made her Twenty20 International T20I debut against England on 6 December 2023.

In December 2023, Ishaque was selected in India's ODI and T20I series against Australia.[7] In May 2024, she was named in India's Test squad for the series against South Africa.[8]

Personal life

Ishaque grew up in a slum in Kolkata and started playing cricket at a young age. Her father, who passed away when she was just 12 years old, was a big inspiration for her and she dedicated her performance in the Women's T20 Challenge to him.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saika Ishaque Profile . 28 March 2023 . ESPNcricinfo . en.
  2. Web site: Squads for Mastercard Senior Women's T20 Challenger Trophy announced . BCCI . 4 May 2023.
  3. Web site: WPL Auction 2023 . 28 March 2023. Cricbuzz . en.
  4. Web site: Saika Ishaque Profile . 28 March 2023. News18 हिंदी . hi.
  5. Web site: Saika Ishaque: From Kolkata’s city slum to becoming WPL star . 29 April 2023 . Indian Express . en.
  6. Web site: Saika Ishaque earns maiden call-up for England, Australia series . 3 December 2023 . Cricbuzz . en.
  7. Web site: 25 December 2023 . Team India’s ODI & T20I squad against Australia announced . Board of Control for Cricket in India.
  8. Web site: India's squad for multi-format series against South Africa announced . . 30 May 2024.
  9. Web site: Saika Ishaque living her late father’s dream . 29 April 2023 . The Hindu . en.