During the fifth Twenty20 International match against Mongolia on Wednesday, Rohmalia, the seventeen-year-old off-spinner prodigy from the Indonesian women’s cricket team, wrote her name in cricket history with an incredible bowling display.
Her incredible stats of 3.2 overs, 3 maidens, 0 runs given up, and 7 wickets claimed are now the unmatched highest in T20 international cricket.
The previous record held by Frederique Overdijk of the Netherlands, who recorded 4 overs, 2 maidens, 3 runs conceded, and 7 wickets against France in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Region Qualifier in 2021, is surpassed by Rohmalia’s incredible achievement.
The rising star of Indonesian cricket, Rohmalia, wowed onlookers with an incredible show of talent and grace as she firmly established her dominance over the Mongolian batting lineup. She became the fourth bowler in history to secure an incredible seven wickets in a Twenty20 international match thanks to her outstanding performance, which elevated her into the upper echelons of cricket history.
Rohmalia’s status as one of cricket’s top talents is further cemented by the presence of names like Syazrul Ezat Idrus of Malaysia and Alison Stocks of Argentina Women in this elite club.
Top T20I bowling stats for both men and women:
- Indonesian women’s team Rohmalia Rohmalia: 3.2-3-0-7 versus Mongolia, 2024
- In 2021, Frederique Overdijk of the Netherlands defeated France 4-2-3-7.
- Against Peru in 2022, Alison Stocks (Argentina Women): 3.4-0-3-7
- Malaysian men’s team Syazrul Ezat Idrus: 4-1-8-7 versus China, 2023
In the fifth T201 match, Indonesia defeated Mongolia thanks in large part to Rohmalia’s outstanding bowling performance. Batting first, Indonesia amassed a threatening score of 151 runs despite losing five wickets.
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, in particular, demonstrated her batting prowess by scoring an astounding 61 runs off of just 44 deliveries. In the exciting match, Indonesia’s dominance was highlighted by Rohmalia’s outstanding ball-handling showing and Sakarini’s outstanding innings, which helped the team secure a memorable victory.
In a match characterized by absolute dominance, Mongolia’s chase collapsed spectacularly, giving up an incredible total of just 24 runs in 16.2 overs. This poor performance made it possible for Indonesia to win decisively and demonstrate their superior skill on the field. Though there was hope for an exciting match, Mongolia was quickly eliminated, giving Indonesia a decisive victory and establishing their dominance.