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

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This is the story of Kiran Baluch, trailblazing heroine who paved the way for the rise and transformation of women’s cricket in the country.
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.

At the time, it was prohibited for men to watch a cricket match involving women in the stadium in Pakistan. As for women viewers, perhaps there wasn't even one who could arrange a chaperone to sit in the stands.

Notwithstanding, Kiran Baluch raised her bat and green Pakistan cap. She knew that she had reached a feat that would have an effect on generations to come. It was a historic moment that deserved celebration.

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.

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

This is the story of Kiran Baluch, trailblazing heroine who paved the way for the rise and transformation of women’s cricket in the country.

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