Deepti Sharma Equals Record as India Faces Sri Lanka in Thrilling 3rd T20I

Deepti Sharma has become the joint-highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 Internationals during the third match between India and Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The off-spinner has drawn level with Megan Schutt, each having taken 151 international wickets in the T20 format.

Deepti achieved this milestone by dismissing Malsha Shehani in the 19th over of the Sri Lankan innings.

Top Wicket-Takers in Women’s T20Is

• Deepti Sharma: 151 wickets in 128 innings
• Megan Schutt: 151 wickets in 122 innings
• Henriette Ishimwe: 144 wickets in 111 innings
• Nida Dar: 144 wickets in 152 innings
• Sophie Ecclestone: 142 wickets in 100 innings

Published on December 26, 2025.