Deepti Sharma etches her name in history, equals world record with three wickets against Sri Lanka women

India’s star all-rounder Deepti Sharma delivered a memorable performance in the third T20 International against Sri Lanka women, helping her team dominate with the ball and creating history in the process. The match was played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on December 26, as part of the ongoing five-match T20I series between the two teams.

After winning the toss, India chose to bowl first, and the decision proved to be the right one. The Indian bowlers put up a strong and disciplined display, restricting Sri Lanka to a low total. Deepti Sharma was at the centre of this impressive effort, taking three important wickets and reaching a major milestone in women’s T20 cricket.

Deepti Sharma equals a major world record in T20Is.

By taking three wickets in the match, Deepti Sharma equalled the world record for the most wickets in women’s T20 Internationals. She now shares the top spot with Australia’s Megan Schutt, with both bowlers having taken 151 wickets in WT20I history. This achievement highlights Deepti’s consistency and long-standing contribution to Indian women’s cricket.

What makes this milestone even more special is that Deepti has the chance to go past the record very soon. With two more matches left in the series against Sri Lanka, she is just one wicket away from becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20I cricket. Given her current form, many fans and experts believe it is only a matter of time before she claims the record outright.

Deepti has been a key player for India across formats for several years. Known for her accuracy, control, and ability to break partnerships, she has often delivered in pressure situations. Her performance in Thiruvananthapuram once again showed why she is considered one of the most reliable all-rounders in the Indian team.

India bowl out Sri Lanka cheaply with a strong team effort.

Sri Lanka women began their innings with Hasini Perera and captain Chamari Athapaththu opening the batting. Perera looked positive early on and scored 25 runs off 18 balls, providing a quick start. However, Athapaththu struggled to find rhythm and was dismissed for just three runs, putting Sri Lanka under pressure early in the innings.

Soon after, Harshitha Samarawickrama was also dismissed cheaply, scoring only two runs. Sri Lanka then looked to rebuild through Imesha Dulani, who played a patient knock of 27 runs from 32 deliveries. Kavisha Dilhari also contributed with 20 runs, but regular wickets prevented the visitors from building any strong partnerships.

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India’s bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths throughout the innings. Renuka Singh was the standout performer with the ball, picking up four wickets and leading the bowling attack with pace and precision. Deepti Sharma supported her well with three wickets, while the rest of the bowlers played their roles by keeping the scoring rate under control.

As a result of the disciplined bowling effort, Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 112 runs. The total was well below par on a pitch that offered good bounce and carry, making it a challenging task for the Sri Lankan batters.

With India already having won the first two matches of the series, the low total gave the hosts a strong advantage in the third T20I. The Women in Blue went into the run chase as clear favourites, needing to bat sensibly to move closer to sealing the series.

The performance also reflected India’s depth and balance as a team. The combination of experienced players and young talent has allowed India to dominate the series so far. The bowling unit, in particular, has been impressive, consistently putting pressure on the opposition.

As the series continues, all eyes will be on Deepti Sharma. Her historic achievement has added extra excitement to the remaining matches. Fans will be eager to see if she can break the record and become the sole leading wicket-taker in women’s T20I cricket.

Overall, the third T20I highlighted India’s strength, confidence, and momentum in the series. With strong performances from players like Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh, the team looks well on track to secure a series win against Sri Lanka.