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Deepti Sharma Becomes Highest Wicket-Taker in Women's T20I History

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma scripted history on August 30, 2026, by becoming the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20 International history during India's 94-run victory over Thailand at the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

Deepti Sharma Becomes Highest Wicket-Taker in Women's T20I History
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In Brief:

  1. Deepti Sharma overtook Thailand's Thipatcha Putthawong to take the top global spot with 171 career T20I wickets in her landmark 150th appearance.
  2. Recorded figures of 3/0 in 1.1 overs, making her the first Indian bowler to take 3+ wickets without conceding a single run in a Women's T20I.
  3. Her spell dismantled Thailand's batting order for 65 runs in 16.1 overs after India set a target of 159/9 in their Group A opener.

Indian off-spinner Deepti Sharma etched her name into the record books on August 30, 2026, by becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is. Playing her landmark 150th T20I match during India’s Women's T20 Asia Cup Group A opener against Thailand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sharma delivered a spell of 3 wickets for 0 runs in 1.1 overs.

The performance brought her career tally to 171 wickets, surpassing Thailand captain Thipatcha Putthawong (170 wickets). Dismissing Naomi Hamilton, Nannaphat Chaihan, and top-scorer Nannapat Koncharoenkai (41), Sharma became the first Indian cricketer to bowl a scoreless 3+ wicket spell in T20I history, capping off India's 94-run win.

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