Who is Muneeba Ali? The Pakistani cricket star with the first ton in Women's T20

Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali just became the first batter from Pakistan to score a century in the Women’s T20 World Cup and the sixth woman to do so overall.

A young female cricketer from Pakistan named Muneeba Ali Siddiqui has represented the Pakistan women's cricket team in international matches.

Muneeba Ali Siddiqui is a left-handed opening batsman who made her international debut in 2016 in a T20 match against the West Indies. She has also played in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and has scored some impressive performances, including a half-century in a match against South Africa in 2021.

Her outstanding performance of 102 runs made her the first Pakistani player to score a century in the Women's T20I format, and the sixth player in the world to achieve this feat. 

She propelled her side to 165 for five with her wicketkeeper-batter role, helping Pakistan to open the tournament with a win against Ireland. Her story has inspired other women to pursue their cricket dreams while Pakistan looks to take advantage of her success to get a better position in the group.
Muneeba Ali Siddiqui has been playing cricket since she was a child and has earned a reputation as a talented and hardworking cricketer. She is seen as a rising star in women's cricket in Pakistan and has the potential to be a key player in the national team in the years to come.

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