Neetu David’s Bowling Record in Women’s ODIs
Name: Neetu David
Bowling Style: Left-arm orthodox spinner
Format: Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs)
Wickets: 141
Matches Played: 97
Bowling Average: 16.34
Best Bowling Figures: 8/53 (vs England, Jamshedpur, 27 November 1995)
Economy Rate: Approximately 2.82 runs per over
Career Span: 1995–2008
Held the record for the highest number of wickets taken by an Indian bowler in Women’s ODIs.
One of the best bowling averages in the history of women’s cricket.
Became a trailblazer in Indian women’s cricket by being the first to reach this milestone.
8/53 against England (1995) remains the best individual performance by any bowler in a single Test inning in women’s cricket history.
Neetu David redefined spin bowling in Indian women’s cricket.
She inspired generations of spinners with her control, accuracy, and ability to take wickets consistently.
She later became a selector for the Indian women’s team, helping shape future talent.
Neetu David remains one of India’s greatest-ever women cricketers, leaving a lasting legacy in spin bowling.
