Deepti Sharma has become the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20 Internationals. She achieved the milestone during India’s 94-run victory over Thailand in the Women’s Asia Cup. She now has 171 wickets from 150 T20I matches.
She reached the feat in her 150th T20I for India. She became only the third Indian woman after Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana to play 150 or more T20Is. She is also only the 12th woman cricketer in history to reach that mark.
She produced a remarkable spell of 3 wickets for no runs in 1.1 overs against Thailand. This was the most economical three-wicket haul by an Indian player in Women’s T20I history. She also became the first Indian to take three or more wickets without conceding a run in the format.
Deepti described the achievement as a proud moment. She said it is a proud feeling to wear the Indian jersey and do the right things as an Indian player. She added that she does not think about who she is playing against. She focuses on how she can keep getting better and help her bowling unit.
She now leads the global list of most successful bowlers in the format. She is followed by Thailand’s Thipatcha Putthawong, Rwanda’s Henriette Ishimwe, England’s Sophie Ecclestone, and Hong Kong’s Kary Chang.
In the match, India posted 159 for 9. Shafali Verma played a brilliant knock of 64 off 36 balls. Thailand were bowled out for 65 in response. Nandni Sharma also impressed with 3 for 18. Shree Charan claimed 2 for 10. India’s spin attack dominated the contest. The victory was a dominant start to their Asia Cup campaign. India will next face Hong Kong on September 3. Deepti’s record-breaking performance set the tone for the tournament. It also sent a strong message to their rivals. She has proven once again why she is one of the best in the world.
Women’s Asia Cup Highlights: India Beat Thailand by 94 Runs
Deepti Sharma spun her way into the record books during India’s 94-run victory over Thailand in the Women’s Asia Cup. The Indian all-rounder became the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals, surpassing Thailand’s Thipatcha Putthawong to claim the top spot with 171 wickets in the format.
Deepti produced a remarkable spell of 3 wickets without conceding a single run. This made her the first Indian cricketer to achieve the feat in a Women’s T20I. Her figures of 3 for 0 also became the most economical three-wicket haul by an Indian player in Women’s T20I history.
Deepti now leads the list of highest wicket-takers in Women’s T20Is. She is followed by Thipatcha Putthawong, Rwanda’s Henriette Ishimwe, England’s Sophie Ecclestone, and Hong Kong’s Kary Chan. Overall, there have been 26 instances of bowlers taking three or more wickets without conceding a run in Women’s T20I cricket. Deepti is the first Indian to reach the milestone.
In the match, India posted 159 for 9. Shafali Verma played a brilliant knock of 64 off 36 balls, with eight fours and three sixes. Despite a late collapse, India set a challenging target. The Indian bowling attack kept striking at regular intervals. They bowled them out for just 65 in 16.1 overs. Deepti’s historic spell was backed by Nandni Sharma, who took 3 for 18, and Shree Charan, who claimed 2 for 10. Thailand’s Nannapat Koncharoenkai was the only batter to offer resistance, scoring 41 off 48 balls.
The victory was a dominant start to India’s Asia Cup campaign. They will next face Hong Kong Women on September 3. Deepti’s record-breaking performance will be remembered as one of the finest bowling displays in Women’s T20I history. It set the tone for India’s tournament and sent a strong message to their rivals. She has proven once again why she is one of the best in the world.
FAQs.
Q. Who became the leading T20I wicket-taker?
A. Deepti Sharma became the leading T20I wicket-taker.
Q. How many T20I wickets does Deepti Sharma have?
A. Deepti Sharma has taken 171 wickets in 150 T20Is.
Q. What were Deepti Sharma’s bowling figures?
A. Deepti Sharma took 3 wickets without conceding any runs.
Q. By how many runs did India beat Thailand?
A. India defeated Thailand by 94 runs.
Q. Who was India’s top scorer against Thailand?
A. Shafali Verma scored 64 runs from 36 balls.
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