India all-rounder Deepti Sharma created history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 Internationals. She picked up her 152nd wicket during the fifth T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. With this, she went past Australia’s Megan Schutt, who had 151 wickets.
Deepti reached the landmark by dismissing Nilakshika Silva in the 14th over. Her effort helped India complete a dominant 5–0 series sweep at home. Pakistan’s Nida Dar is next on the list with 144 wickets, the same tally as Rwanda’s H. Ishimwe.
Earlier this week, the 28-year-old also became the first cricketer in men’s or women’s internationals to score 1,000 runs and take 150 wickets in T20Is. She has played 133 T20Is for India and is currently ranked number one in the ICC Women’s T20I all-rounder rankings. Deepti was also named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, where India won their maiden title at home.
Deepti Sharma leads the list for most wickets in women’s T20 Internationals with 152 wickets, with best figures of 4/10. She is followed closely by Australia’s Megan Schutt, who has taken 151 wickets, with a best of 5/15.
In the fifth T20I, India successfully defended a target of 175 to win by 15 runs. Deepti finished with figures of one for 28 from four overs. Across formats, she has taken 20 Test wickets and 162 ODI wickets.
Deepti recently made headlines at the Women’s Premier League auction after rejoining UP Warriorz for Rs 3.2 crore, the second-highest bid in WPL history.
Most wickets in WT20Is
| Player | Matches | Wickets | BBI |
| Deepti Sharma (IND-W) | 133 | 152 | 4/10 |
| Megan Schutt (AUS-W) | 123 | 151 | 5/15 |
| H. Ishimwe (RWA-W) | 117 | 144 | 5/6 |
| Nida Dar (PAK-W) | 160 | 144 | 5/21 |
| Sophie Ecclestone (ENG-W) | 101 | 142 | 4/18 |
| Constance Aweko (UGA-W) | 115 | 139 | 4/6 |
| Thipatcha Putthawong (THA-W) | 86 | 131 | 5/6 |
| Nattaya Boochatham (THA-W) | 116 | 126 | 5/5 |
| Ellyse Perry (AUS-W) | 168 | 126 | 4/12 |
| Onnicha Kamchomphu (THA-W) | 118 | 125 | 5/18 |
FAQs
Q. Is Deepti Sharma married or not?
A. No. Deepti is unmarried. There is no public information about her being married.
Q. Is Deepti Sharma a DSP?
A. Yes. Deepti is a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Uttar Pradesh Police.
Q. What is Deepti Sharma’s WPL salary?
A. Deepti was bought for ₹3.2 crore by UP Warriorz in the WPL 2026 auction.
Q. Does Deepti Sharma have a BCCI central contract?
A. Yes. Deepti has a Grade A BCCI contract worth ₹50 lakh annually.
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