Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Deepti Sharma Becomes Women’s T20I Leading Wicket-Taker
Deepti Sharma is an Indian cricket player who bowls and bats.
In a match against Thailand, she took three wickets without giving away any runs.
This helped her become the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I cricket, with 171 wickets.
She achieved the record in her 150th T20I match.
She also became only the third Indian woman to play 150 T20I matches.
India scored 159 runs and then bowled Thailand out for 65.
India won the match by 94 runs.
Deepti said she felt emotional and grateful but wanted to keep helping her team win.
Deepti Sharma took three wickets for no runs against Thailand to reach 171 Women’s T20I wickets.
The record came during Deepti’s 150th T20I appearance in India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 opener.
India defeated Thailand by 94 runs after scoring 159/9 and bowling Thailand out for 65.
Shafali Verma top-scored for India with 64, while Nannapat KoncharoenkaI made 41 for Thailand.
Deepti said she remains committed to India, its fans and winning more matches and trophies.
- Who
- India all-rounder Deepti Sharma, India’s women’s cricket team and Thailand’s women’s cricket team.
- What
- Deepti became the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I cricket with 171 wickets as India defeated Thailand by 94 runs.
- When
- In the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 opening match; the articles do not give a specific date.
- Where
- Dubai.
- Why
- Deepti’s three-wicket spell helped India bowl Thailand out for 65 and begin its title defence with a win.
India’s Achievement
Thailand’s Challenge
Match outcome
India’s Achievement
India began its Women’s Asia Cup title defence with a commanding 94-run victory.
Thailand’s Challenge
Thailand were bowled out for 65 in 16.1 overs despite Nannapat KoncharoenkaI’s 41.
Bowling performance
India’s Achievement
Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma took three wickets each, while Deepti’s spell set the Women’s T20I wicket-taking record.
Thailand’s Challenge
Thailand struggled against India’s bowling and could not sustain a substantial batting response.
- Record
- Deepti Sharma became the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I cricket with 171 wickets.
- Match figures
- She took 3 wickets for 0 runs in 1.1 overs.
- Milestone appearance
- The record came in her 150th T20I match.
- India’s score
- India scored 159/9 after being asked to bat.
- Thailand’s score
- Thailand were bowled out for 65 in 16.1 overs.
- Result
- India won by 94 runs.
- Top scores
- Shafali Verma scored 64 for India and Nannapat KoncharoenkaI scored 41 for Thailand.