'I'd feel a lot better if I wasn't going at 13s in the last few games' - Megan Schutt reflects on her recent Women's Ashes performance

Megan Schutt, Australia's veteran pacer made headlines with her exceptional performances in the recently culminated T20Is. However, despite her achievements, the recent losses against England in the multi-format Ashes have dampened her spirits. Schutt, known for her competitive nature and swing bowling, expressed her disappointment with the recent string of losses that have followed.

Having missed out on the one-off Test in Trent Bridge, Schutt managed to secure four wickets in the three T20Is against England. Unfortunately, she struggled at an economy rate of 10.9, and in the first ODI at Bristol, she returned figures of 1-40 off seven overs as England secured a narrow two-wicket victory.

Reflecting on her performance, Schutt acknowledged the need for improvement, "I'd feel a lot better if I wasn't going at 13s in the last few games," she told The Scoop podcast as reported by Cricket.com.au  

Nonetheless, Schutt achieved significant milestones during the series. In the third T20I at Lord's, she surpassed Pakistan spinner Nida Dar's record of 126 wickets to become the highest wicket-taker in women's T20Is.

Schutt achieved this feat by dismissing Danni Wyatt, who was caught behind. Furthermore, in the match at Bristol, she reached her 250th international wicket across all formats, making her only the second Australian woman to accomplish such a feat after Ellyse Perry.

Despite the magnitude of these achievements, Schutt expressed her preference for them to occur in a winning context. She voiced her disappointment, saying, "But you can't help but compact a little bit and go, ‘geez, that hasn't been my best series, so it would have been cool to have done that on a win or at least have been bowling a little bit better."

Looking ahead, Schutt will not be participating in the upcoming three-game ODI tour of Ireland. Instead, she will return home after the final Women's Ashes one-dayer in Taunton on July 18. Additionally, she has decided not to join The Hundred this season, opting out after playing for London Spirit in the previous edition.

There is no doubt that Schutt's outstanding records have had a major influence on women's cricket. She's not happy with recent results, but she's still a formidable opponent. For aspiring young cricketers, Schutt's accomplishments and experiences as a fast bowler will serve as a template to draw inspiration.