Deepti Sharma Approaches Historic Wicket Milestone in T20 World Cup
Deepti Sharma on the Verge of a Historic Achievement
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma is poised to make history as she gears up to face Bangladesh in India's fourth Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday. The 28-year-old off-spinner is currently tied with legendary former Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami, both having taken 355 wickets in women's international cricket.
A Chance to Set a New Record
If Deepti secures a wicket against Bangladesh, she will ascend to the top of the all-time wicket-takers list, solidifying her reputation as one of the sport's elite all-rounders.
Outstanding Performance in the World Cup
Deepti has had a remarkable World Cup journey thus far. She kicked off the tournament with a five-wicket haul against arch-rivals Pakistan, significantly contributing to India's victory. Following that, she recorded figures of 1/26 in three overs against the Netherlands in Leeds, which allowed her to equal Jhulan's long-standing record. However, she did not take any wickets in India's last match against South Africa, where the Proteas triumphed by six wickets.
Deepti's Bowling Statistics
Deepti stands as India's highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, boasting 167 wickets from 147 matches. In One-Day Internationals, she has claimed 166 wickets in 124 games, ranking second to Jhulan Goswami's 255 ODI wickets for India. In Test cricket, Deepti has taken 22 wickets in just six matches, while Jhulan concluded her illustrious career with 44 Test wickets, 255 ODI wickets, and 56 T20I wickets before retiring in 2022.
Leading Wicket-Takers in Women's International Cricket
Following Deepti and Jhulan on the all-time women's international wicket-taking list are England's Katherine Sciver-Brunt (335), Australia's Ellyse Perry (332), England's Sophie Ecclestone (327), and South Africa's Shabnim Ismail (318).
Anticipation for the Upcoming Match
With a historic milestone within reach, all eyes will be on Deepti as India faces Bangladesh in a pivotal World Cup match on Thursday.