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Deepti Sharma Becomes Joint-Highest Wicket-Taker for India

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma creates the history as she become the joint-highest wicket-taker in international women’s cricket. This achievement comes during India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against the Netherlands at Headingley in Leeds as she claimed her 355th international wicket and she matched the legendary tally of former Indian captain Jhulan Goswami.

Historic Moment Against the Netherlands

The landmark wicket came when Deepti dismissed the Dutch opener Phebe Molkenboer in ongoing India’s Women’s T20 World Cup clash against the Netherlands.

With that breakthrough, Deepti’s international wicket tally reached to total 355 and it allows her to draw level with the Jhulan Goswami at the top of the all-time wicket-taking list in women’s international cricket.

Highest Wicket-Takers in Women’s International Cricket

After the Deepti Sharma’s achievement, the list of the leading wicket-takers in women’s international cricket stands as mentioned below.

Player Country Wickets
Deepti Sharma India 355
Jhulan Goswami India 355
Katherine Sciver-Brunt England 355

Interesting facts is that there are two Indian cricketers occupy the top two positions which showcases the India’s growing dominance and contribution to women’s cricket on the global stage.

India Women’s Team Fixtures

Date Opponent Venue Time (IST)
14 Jun Pakistan Women Birmingham 7:00 PM
17 Jun Netherlands Women Leeds 7:00 PM
21 Jun South Africa Women Manchester 7:00 PM
25 Jun Bangladesh Women Manchester 7:00 PM
28 Jun Australia Women Lord’s 7:00 PM
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