Historic Milestone: Sharma Becomes Highest Wicket‑Taker in Women's T20I History

A historic moment unfolded on August 31 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium when Deepthi Sharma claimed three wickets in just 1.1 overs against Thailand, conceding zero runs. This extraordinary spell took Sharma’s career tally to 171 wickets, making her the most successful bowler in Women’s T20 International history. She eclipsed Thailand’s Thipcha Puthavong, who previously held the record with 170 wickets, and moved ahead of Rwanda’s Henriette Ishimwe, who stands third with 164 wickets. Sharma’s achievement also placed her among the select Indian bowlers who have dismissed three batters without yielding a run in a T20I, surpassing Renuka Singh’s 2022 performance. India posted 159/9, with Shefali Verma’s 64 runs leading the charge, followed by contributions from Pratika Rawal (22) and Smriti Mandhana (19). Captain Hamanpreet Kaur (5) and Bharati Fulmali (13) added modest scores, while Richa Ghosh remained unbeaten. Thailand’s reply faltered at 65 all out, confirming India’s dominance and Sharma’s place in cricketing folklore.