Indian cricket star Deepti Sharma has added another remarkable achievement to her growing list of records. The all-rounder became only the second woman in cricket history to reach 350 international wickets, strengthening her place among the greatest bowlers in the women’s game.
Deepti reached the milestone during India’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Her achievement comes after years of consistent performances across Tests, One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals. She is now just behind legendary Indian fast bowler Jhulan Goswami, who holds the women’s record with 355 international wickets.
Deepti Sharma becomes only second woman to take 350 international wickets
Deepti has been one of India’s most dependable cricketers since making her international debut in 2014. Known for her accurate off-spin bowling and useful batting, she has become a match-winner in all formats of the game.
The 28-year-old recently delivered one of the finest performances of her career, taking 5 wickets for just 10 runs against Pakistan in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. That spell helped India secure a commanding 64-run victory and pushed her past the 350-wicket mark.
A bowler who keeps breaking records
Deepti already holds the record for the most wickets in Women’s T20 Internationals. Earlier, she became the first player in women’s T20I cricket to move past 150 wickets and has regularly featured among the world’s top all-rounders. Her latest milestone highlights her consistency, fitness and ability to perform under pressure for more than a decade. With several years of cricket still ahead of her, Deepti could soon become the highest wicket-taker in the history of women’s international cricket.
Key facts
- Deepti Sharma became only the second woman to take 350 international wickets.
- She reached the milestone during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- Jhulan Goswami remains the only woman ahead of her with 355 international wickets.
- Deepti is also the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals.
- She took 5 wickets for 10 runs against Pakistan in the World Cup match.
Taking 350 international wickets is a rare achievement that requires years of skill, dedication and consistency. Deepti Sharma’s milestone shows how Indian women’s cricket continues to produce world-class players who are setting records on the global stage.
What is an all-rounder?
An all-rounder is a cricketer who contributes with both bat and ball. All-rounders are valuable because they can help their team in more than one way.
FAQs – Deepti Sharma
1. Who is Deepti Sharma?
Deepti Sharma is an Indian cricket all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin.
2. How many international wickets has Deepti Sharma taken?
She has crossed the landmark of 350 international wickets, becoming only the second woman to achieve the feat.
3. Who has the most wickets in women’s international cricket?
Former Indian fast bowler Jhulan Goswami holds the record with 355 international wickets.
4. What is Deepti Sharma’s bowling style?
She is a right-arm off-spin bowler.
5. What makes 350 wickets special?
Very few cricketers maintain the consistency needed to take 350 wickets at the international level across all formats.
6. Does Deepti Sharma only bowl?
No. She is an all-rounder and regularly contributes with both bat and ball for India.
7. What is Deepti Sharma’s biggest bowling achievement in T20Is?
She is the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20 International cricket.
8. Which Indian legend is ahead of Deepti Sharma in wickets?
Jhulan Goswami remains the only woman ahead of Deepti in international wickets.
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