Deepti Sharma Becomes All-Time Leading Wicket-Taker in Women's International Cricket
Deepti Sharma has become the all-time leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket, reaching 356 wickets. The achievement occurred during an ICC Women's T20 World Cup match at Lord's, where she surpassed Jhulan Goswami's previous record of 355 wickets.
Highlights
- •Deepti Sharma became the all-time leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket with 356 wickets.
- •She surpassed the previous record of 355 wickets held by legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami.
- •The milestone was reached by dismissing Australian opener Beth Mooney during a T20 World Cup clash.
- •Despite the achievement, India was eliminated from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 after losing to Australia.
In a historic moment for Indian women's cricket, spinner Deepti Sharma has officially become the all-time leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket. The monumental achievement occurred during a crucial Group A encounter in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 held at Lord's, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career.
The landmark wicket came when Deepti Sharma dismissed the Australian opener Beth Mooney. The batter attempted a slog sweep but miscued the shot, resulting in a catch by Radha Yadav stationed at long-on. This specific dismissal elevated the spinner's international tally to 356 wickets. With this feat, she surpassed the record previously held by the legendary former India pacer Jhulan Goswami, who concluded her career with 355 international wickets.
Deepti Sharma's Historic Ascent and Record
The leaderboard for the most successful bowlers in women's international cricket now sees Deepti Sharma at the pinnacle. Trailing her are several world-class athletes who have dominated the game. Jhulan Goswami now sits in second place with 355 wickets. Following them are Australia's Ellyse Perry with 336, England's Katherine Sciver-Brunt with 335, Sophie Ecclestone with 333, and South Africa's Shabnim Ismail with 323 wickets.
While the match was a personal triumph for Deepti Sharma, the outcome for the team was disappointing. India Women faced a challenging must-win scenario against Australia Women to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the 2026 World Cup. Unfortunately, Australia emerged victorious by six wickets, effectively eliminating India from the tournament. The loss was particularly difficult as the Women in Blue had also faced a critical defeat against South Africa earlier in the group stage.
The Australia squad demonstrated their renowned consistency in ICC events, progressing to the semi-finals with an unbeaten record. The match at Lord's also witnessed a high level of competition, characterized by Australia successfully managing the highest run chase in the history of the Women's T20 World Cup. Despite the team's early exit, Deepti Sharma remains a central figure in the sport, and her standing as the all-time leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket solidifies her legacy as one of the greatest bowlers to represent her country on the global stage.
