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Deepti Sharma Makes History: First Indian Bowler to Reach 150 T20I Wickets, Joins Record for Most Wickets in Women’s T20Is
Thiruvananthapuram, India – Indian star all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name in the record books on Friday, December 26th, becoming the first Indian bowler, male or female, to take 150 wickets in T20 International cricket.
Sharma achieved the milestone during the third T20I match against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. She dismissed Kavisha Dilhari to claim her 150th wicket and went on to take a third wicket in the match, finishing with figures of 3/18 in her four overs.
This feat also elevates Deepti Sharma to the position of joint-highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals, equaling the record held by Australian pacer Megan Schutt, who also has 151 wickets. Sharma reached the milestone in 131 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 18.73 and an economy rate of 6.40.
No male Indian cricketer has yet reached the 150-wicket mark in T20Is. Arshdeep Singh currently leads the men with 110 wickets, followed by Jasprit Bumrah (103 wickets) and Hardik Pandya (101 wickets).
Deepti Sharma’s achievement underscores her crucial role in the Indian women’s cricket team and highlights the growing strength of the sport in the nation.
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