December 31, 2025 10:56 AM
Deepti Sharma becomes leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma became the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is on Tuesday, surpassing Australia’s Megan Schutt during the fifth and final T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram. Sharma moved past Schutt’s tally of 151 wickets to reach 152, becoming the first Indian cricketer, male or female, to claim 150 wickets in T20Is. She achieved the milestone in her 133rd match and now averages just over 18 runs per wicket, with best figures of 4 for 10. Earlier in the serie...