Women's T20 World Cup: Deepti Sharma’s Historic 5-Wicket Haul Against Pakistan, Creates Multiple Records
Indian women’s cricket team star Deepti Sharma delivered a memorable performance during India’s 64-run victory over Pakistan in the Group A match of the Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. The experienced all-rounder produced a sensational bowling spell that helped India secure a dominant win and created several major records in international cricket.
The 28-year-old off-spinner took five wickets while conceding just 10 runs in her brilliant spell. Her exceptional bowling figures became the best-ever by an Indian bowler and the third-best overall in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
The list of top wicket-takers in women’s T20 internationals now features Deepti Sharma at the top.
Speaking about her performance after the match, Deepti Sharma said, “I am very grateful. I like these kind of wickets, all credit goes to the team and I am very grateful, Hanuman Ji is great. I like ICC tournaments I think, from there I started, so I like it,” Deepti said.
Explaining her bowling strategy on the turning Edgbaston pitch, she added, “I think because it’s turning, I varied my pace in every ball and every over. That helped me a lot because it’s turning, so I just have belief that I have to bowl a little bit slower in the air and just believing in myself and bowling in the right areas. That’s what I was doing.”
However, the veteran spinner remained confident in her abilities and backed herself to perform when the team needed her most.
“I was not worried about when I didn’t get wickets, but I always believe in myself that whenever the right time will come, I’ll step up for the team and that’s how I play and bowl.”
Her match-winning performance against Pakistan proved why she continues to be one of India’s most reliable players in major ICC tournaments.
Former India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami currently leads the combined international wickets tally for India with 355 wickets. Deepti Sharma’s total now stands at 354 wickets, putting her on the verge of another remarkable achievement in Indian women’s cricket.
The 28-year-old off-spinner took five wickets while conceding just 10 runs in her brilliant spell. Her exceptional bowling figures became the best-ever by an Indian bowler and the third-best overall in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Deepti Sharma Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in Women’s T20 Internationals
Deepti Sharma added another major achievement to her name by becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 international cricket. With 166 wickets in 145 matches, she moved ahead of Thailand’s Thipatcha Putthawong, who had 165 wickets from 105 games.The list of top wicket-takers in women’s T20 internationals now features Deepti Sharma at the top.
| Bowler | Wickets | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma (India) | 166 | 145 |
| Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand) | 165 | 105 |
| Henriette Ishimwe (Rwanda) | 160 | 131 |
| Megan Schutt (Australia) | 152 | 125 |
| Onnicha Kamchomphu (Thailand) | 148 | 137 |
Third Indian Bowler to Take Five-Wicket Haul in Women’s T20 World Cup
Deepti Sharma’s outstanding five-wicket haul against Pakistan also placed her among an elite group of Indian bowlers. She became only the third Indian player to take a five-wicket haul in Women’s T20 World Cup history.You may also like
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| Bowler | Best figures, match details |
|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | 5/10 vs PAK, Birmingham, 2026 |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | 5/15 vs ENG, Gqeberha, 2023 |
| Priyanka Roy | 5/16 vs PAK, Taunton, 2009 |
Speaking about her performance after the match, Deepti Sharma said, “I am very grateful. I like these kind of wickets, all credit goes to the team and I am very grateful, Hanuman Ji is great. I like ICC tournaments I think, from there I started, so I like it,” Deepti said.
Explaining her bowling strategy on the turning Edgbaston pitch, she added, “I think because it’s turning, I varied my pace in every ball and every over. That helped me a lot because it’s turning, so I just have belief that I have to bowl a little bit slower in the air and just believing in myself and bowling in the right areas. That’s what I was doing.”
Deepti Sharma Answers Critics With Match-Winning Performance
Deepti Sharma’s incredible spell came after a difficult run in recent bilateral series, where questions were raised about her place in India’s playing XI during the Women’s T20 World Cup campaign.However, the veteran spinner remained confident in her abilities and backed herself to perform when the team needed her most.
“I was not worried about when I didn’t get wickets, but I always believe in myself that whenever the right time will come, I’ll step up for the team and that’s how I play and bowl.”
Her match-winning performance against Pakistan proved why she continues to be one of India’s most reliable players in major ICC tournaments.
Deepti Sharma One Wicket Away From Jhulan Goswami’s Record
With her latest five-wicket haul, Deepti Sharma has moved closer to another historic milestone. She is now just one wicket away from matching Jhulan Goswami’s record for the most international wickets by an Indian cricketer.Former India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami currently leads the combined international wickets tally for India with 355 wickets. Deepti Sharma’s total now stands at 354 wickets, putting her on the verge of another remarkable achievement in Indian women’s cricket.
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