NEW DELHI: India’s talented all-rounder Deepti Sharma has edged a milestone that every bowler dreams of, stamping her authority at the very top of women’s T20I cricket.

During the fifth T20I between India and Sri Lanka, Deepti rewrote the record books to become the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 internationals, going past Australia’s Meghan Schutt.

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The list of most wickets in women’s T20Is:

--Deepti Sharma (IND-W) – 152*

--Meghan Schutt (AUS-W) – 151

--Nida Dar (PAK-W) – 144

--Henriette Ishimwe (RWA-W) – 144

--Sophie Ecclestone (ENG-W) – 142

Her rise in overall international women’s cricket has also been impressive. Deepti now stands behind only a few legends, with the list of most international wickets as follows:

--Jhulan Goswami (IND) – 355

--Katherine Sciver-Brunt (ENG) – 335

--Deepti Sharma (IND)* – 334

--Ellyse Perry (AUS) – 331

--Sophie Ecclestone (ENG) – 323

In the Sri Lanka series, Deepti once again delivered with the ball, taking five wickets in four matches at a brilliant average of 19.

Her outstanding performances were crucial as India completed a dominant 5-0 whitewash, cementing her status as the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is.