India all-rounder Deepti Sharma made history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 Internationals, claiming her 152nd wicket during the fifth T20I against Sri Lanka. This match took place in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.
Historic Milestone
Deepti surpassed Australia’s Megan Schutt, who previously held the record with 151 wickets, by dismissing Nilakshika Silva in the 14th over. Her achievement contributed to India’s comprehensive 5–0 series sweep at home. Pakistan’s Nida Dar is in third place with 144 wickets from 152 innings.
Top Indian Bowlers
With 103 wickets in 86 innings, Radha Yadav is the second-best Indian bowler on the T20I wicket-takers list. Deepti and Radha are the only Indian bowlers to have taken more than 100 T20I wickets.
Recent Achievements
Earlier this week, the 28-year-old also became the first cricketer, male or female, to record 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20 Internationals. Currently ranked No. 1 in the ICC Women’s T20I all-rounder rankings, Deepti has played 133 T20Is for India and was named player of the tournament at the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, where India secured their maiden title on home soil.
Match Highlights
In the final match, India defended a total of 175 runs, winning by 15 runs to clinch the series 5-0. Deepti finished the match with figures of one for 28 from four overs. Beyond her T20I successes, she has also taken 20 wickets in Tests and 162 in ODIs.
Auction Success
Deepti emerged as one of the top draws at the Women’s Premier League auction, re-joining UP Warriorz for Rs 3.2 crore, marking the second-highest bid in league history.
Rankings Update
Deepti Sharma remains the top T20I bowler, while Hayley Matthews from the West Indies holds a strong lead among T20I all-rounders. For Sri Lanka, left-handed opener Hasini Perera has climbed 114 places to 71st in the batter rankings following impressive performances in the series, and Kavisha Dilhari has made a modest jump to reach 79th.
As India aimed for a whitewash with a commanding 4-0 lead in the five-match series, the rankings reflect their dominance, showcasing rising performances from both batters and bowlers.