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Deepti Sharma Reaches 150 T20Is, Tops Women’s Wicket-Taking List

Deepti Sharma played her 150th international T20 cricket match for India.

She reached the milestone against Thailand in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai.

India won the match by 94 runs.

Deepti bowled 1.1 overs, took three wickets, and gave away no runs.

A PTI report said this gave her 171 career T20I wickets, the most by a woman.

Another report listed her total as 168 wickets, so the reports disagree on the exact number.

Deepti became only the third Indian woman to play 150 T20Is.

She was also described as the 12th woman cricketer worldwide to reach that appearance mark.

Key facts

Match result: India defeated Thailand by 94 runs in their Women’s Asia Cup Group A match.
Appearance milestone: Deepti Sharma played her 150th T20I.
Indian ranking: She became the third Indian woman to reach 150 T20I appearances, after Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana.
Bowling performance: Deepti took three wickets for no runs in 1.1 overs against Thailand.
Wicket record: The PTI report credited Deepti with 171 T20I wickets, placing her first among women’s T20I bowlers.
Reported discrepancy: A separate report listed Deepti with 168 T20I wickets rather than 171.
Global appearance ranking: Deepti became the 12th woman cricketer to play at least 150 T20Is.
Deepti’s statement: She called the achievement a proud moment and said her focus remained on improving her bowling and helping India.

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