Deepti Sharma creates world record, becomes highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20Is

Khel Today Bureau

Thiruvananthapuram: India’s premier all-rounder Deepti Sharma scripts history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 Internationals after claiming her 152nd wicket during the fifth T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram. The milestone saw Deepti surpass Australia’s Megan Schutt (151), as she dismissed Nilakshika Silva in the 14th over, helping India complete a comprehensive 5–0 series sweep at home.

Earlier this week, the 28-year-old became the first-ever cricketer across the men’s and women’s game to record 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20 Internationals. Currently ranked No. 1 in the ICC Women’s T20I all-rounder rankings, Deepti has featured in 133 T20Is for India and was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, where India lifted their maiden title on home soil. She also emerged as one of the biggest names at the Tata Women’s Premier League auction, joining UP Warriorz for ₹3.2 crore, the second-highest bid in league history.