Deepti Sharma Scripts History, Becomes All-Time Highest Wicket-Taker In Women's Cricket
IANS | July 2, 2026 7:17 AM CST
Star Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name in history books on Sunday, becoming the highest wicket-taker in women's international cricket during India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash against Australia at the Lord's Cricket Ground.
The Indian all-rounder entered the match needing just one wicket to surpass legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami's long-standing record of 355 international wickets. Deepti achieved the historic milestone by dismissing Australian star Beth Mooney, who miscued a slog-sweep off the off-spinner and was comfortably caught by Radha Yadav at long-on.
Deepti Sharma bowled a full delivery on the stumps, forcing Beth Mooney out of her crease. The left-hander miscued a slog-sweep, and Radha Yadav took a simple catch at long-on. Mooney departed for 22 off 20 balls, and Deepti claimed her record-breaking 356th international wicket, surpassing Jhulan Goswami's 355.
This was Deepti's 278th international appearance. Her tally includes 22 wickets in Tests, 166 in ODIs, and 168 in T20Is. She had earlier taken a five-wicket haul against Pakistan. Deepti now stands alone at the top, ahead of Ellyse Perry (336), Katherine Sciver-Brunt (335), Sophie Ecclestone (333), and Shabnim Ismail (323).
The Indian all-rounder entered the match needing just one wicket to surpass legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami's long-standing record of 355 international wickets. Deepti achieved the historic milestone by dismissing Australian star Beth Mooney, who miscued a slog-sweep off the off-spinner and was comfortably caught by Radha Yadav at long-on.
Deepti Sharma bowled a full delivery on the stumps, forcing Beth Mooney out of her crease. The left-hander miscued a slog-sweep, and Radha Yadav took a simple catch at long-on. Mooney departed for 22 off 20 balls, and Deepti claimed her record-breaking 356th international wicket, surpassing Jhulan Goswami's 355.
This was Deepti's 278th international appearance. Her tally includes 22 wickets in Tests, 166 in ODIs, and 168 in T20Is. She had earlier taken a five-wicket haul against Pakistan. Deepti now stands alone at the top, ahead of Ellyse Perry (336), Katherine Sciver-Brunt (335), Sophie Ecclestone (333), and Shabnim Ismail (323).
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