Ind vs Pak : Mithali Raj equals Sachin Tendulkar's World Cup record 

Mithali Raj equals Sachin Tendulkar's elusive World Cup record in a game against Pakistan.

India captain Mithali Raj achieved an incredible feat in their Women's World Cup opener against Pakistan while also equalling the record previously held by Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar

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Mithali became the first women's cricketer to feature in six different Women's World Cup tournaments.

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She made her maiden World Cup appearance in 2000, before playing in 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017 and now in 2022.

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She surpassed former New Zealand cricketer Debbie Hockley and Charlotte Edwards of England.

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Meanwhile, Jhulan Goswami, her teammate, stands second on the list with five World Cup tournament appearance.

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The only other Indian cricketer to feature in as many World Cup matches remains Sachin, who featured in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011 World Cup

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Overall, three cricketers have achieved this elusive feat with Pakistan great Javed Miandad being the other.

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