242: The number that changed the face of Pakistan women’s cricket

On March 16, 2004, amid rows of empty seats at the National Stadium Karachi, a woman cricketer raised her bat after reaching a milestone - a Test score of 242 - against all odds.

This was more than just surpassing Mithali Raj's world record Test score of 214 – it was a statement that broke shackles and gave a beacon of hope to women's cricket in Pakistan. There was no TV or radio coverage, but, thankfully, someone on the ground captured that historic moment on camera. In just eight years, and defying all odds, a member of the women's team broke the world record for most runs in a Test inning. Even more impressive was the fact the team wasn’t even ranked as amateurs at the time.

Due to the dismissive national environment, Kiran and the Khan sisters often took solace playing cricket in England during summers.When Kiran and Shaiza started out, they had foreign women and national men cricketers as role models. Now budding women cricketers have indigenous heroines like Sana Mir, Bismah Maroof, and Javeria Khan to look up to. The story of fast bowler Diana Baig making it from Gilgit Baltistan to the national team has become inspirational for many girls all over the country.

And the best part is that even girls hailing from impoverished backgrounds enjoy the full backing of their families.The father and brother of a woman cricketer proudly visit the ground to watch her play. They clap at every boundary scored and on every fall of a wicket. After the match, they take selfies with her.

When Kiran raised her bat in 2004, there was no one to appreciate her feat in the stadium; but today, when a batter raises her bat, after reaching a personal milestone, she gets acknowledgement in return.

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