Here’s a detailed look at the career of Muneeba Ali Siddiqi, the Pakistani wicket-keeper batter, focusing on her One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) performances. There is no Test cricket record for her yet. I’ll cover her beginnings, highlights, strengths & weaknesses, and what her stats tell us. If you want, I can also look into her domestic career or recent form.
Early Life and Debut
- Muneeba Ali was born on August 8, 1997, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. (Wikipedia)
- She is a left‐handed batter and plays the role of wicket-keeper in the team. (Moneycontrol)
- Her T20I debut came first: March 16, 2016 vs West Indies. (Wikipedia)
- Her ODI debut followed on March 20, 2018, against Sri Lanka. (Moneycontrol)
ODI Career
Here’s a look at her One Day International journey:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | ~ 49 so far (Moneycontrol) |
| Runs | 1,189 (Moneycontrol) |
| Batting Average | ~ 25.84 (Moneycontrol) |
| High Score | 107 (against Ireland) (Moneycontrol) |
| 100s / 50s | 1 century, 4 half-centuries (Moneycontrol) |
| Boundary Hits (4s & 6s) | 140 fours, 4 sixes so far (Moneycontrol) |
| Fielding (Catches / Stumpings) | 23 catches and 4 stumpings (Moneycontrol) |
Key ODI Highlights
- Her century (107) against Ireland showed that she can convert starts into big scores when conditions permit. (Moneycontrol)
- Generally, her ODI average in the mid-20s suggests she is a useful opener, but perhaps still working on consistency, especially in more challenging matches.
- Her strike rate is moderate, suggesting a careful buildup, especially in ODIs where pacing the innings is important. (Cricket Times)
T20I Career
T20s are a different beast, and Muneeba has had some standout moments and also faced the typical challenges of the format.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | ~ 80 T20Is played (Moneycontrol) |
| Runs | 1,443 (Moneycontrol) |
| Batting Average | ~ 20.32 (Moneycontrol) |
| High Score | 102 (v Ireland, in 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup) (Wikipedia) |
| 100s / 50s | 2 centuries in T20Is, 2 fifties (Moneycontrol) |
| Boundary Hits | Around 167 fours and 10 sixes so far (Moneycontrol) |
| Fielding (Catches / Stumpings) | 22 catches and 18 stumpings (Moneycontrol) |
Key T20I Highlights
- The century she scored — 102 off 68 balls vs Ireland in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup — was historic: first Pakistani woman to score a T20I century in a Women’s T20 World Cup. (icc)
- Her strike rate is relatively high in T20s, showing that when she gets going, she can dominate soon. (Moneycontrol)
- However, her consistency has been an issue; there are several low scores mixed in between her good innings. That’s not uncommon for T20 openers, but it shows there is room for greater stability.
Test Career
- As of now, Muneeba Ali has not played any Test matches for Pakistan Women. (Cricbuzz)
- Therefore, no Test statistics are available.
Strengths & Areas for Improvement
Strengths:
- Big match temperament: Her centuries in both ODI and T20I formats in international tournaments show that she has the ability to handle pressure and play long innings when the situation allows.
- Opener’s role: As an opening batter, she often faces the new ball, and her left-hand batting gives variety in the top order. She has had several useful starts.
- Wicket-keeping: In addition to batting, she contributes with her gloves — catches and stumpings are good for her appearances.
Challenges / Improvement Areas:
- Consistency: While she has high points, there are too many innings where she fails early; reducing failures would boost her averages more.
- Conversion of starts: More 50s turning into 100s, especially in T20Is, would enhance her impact. She has done it, but more often would help.
- Strike rate under pressure: In T20s, adaptability is key — accelerating when needed, rotating strike when required. Sometimes the aggression or tempo shifts are missing.
Overall Assessment & Outlook
Muneeba Ali is one of Pakistan Women’s more promising players over the past few years. She has already made history (e.g. T20 World Cup century) and has proven she can stand her ground in international cricket.
Given her age (late 20s), she is entering a phase where experience and maturity can make a big difference. If she can find consistency, particularly in T20Is, she could become one of the key pillars for Pakistan’s women’s batting.
Since she hasn’t played Tests yet, that format remains an open opportunity should Pakistan Women schedule more Tests in the future. For now, her focus will likely continue to be on ODIs and T20Is.
If you like, I can compare her stats with some contemporaries (other Pakistan Women openers) to see how she ranks, or project what her numbers might look like in the next couple of years. Do you want me to do that?
