Bismah Maroof, Pakistan’s women’s team captain, is setting an example during the ICC Women’s World Cup in New Zealand, where she is also expecting her first child, Fatima.
The 30-year-old returned to international cricket in December 2020 after giving birth, and she hit a half-century in her first match back, dedicating it to her seven-month-old daughter.
She celebrated her fiftieth birthday in the dressing room with a cradle-style party while staring at her child.
During the women’s ODI World Cup, she made history by becoming the first Pakistani player to score 50 against Australia in a game.
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At 78, the left-hander maintained his unbeaten streak. This is how it went down: the captain hit eight boundaries in a 122-ball inning, assisting her team to a 190-run victory.
This was insufficient, as Australia lost three wickets in the 35th over while pursuing the target. The Girls in Green will meet in South Africa on March 11.
The Girls in Green’s previous match against India ended in a 106-run defeat.
