Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has created history in women’s international cricket. Deepti has become the highest wicket-taker, surpassing Jhulan Goswami.
Deepti Sharma World Record: The Indian women’s cricket team may have lost their run to the semi-finals of the World Cup, but Deepti Sharma has achieved a feat in the tournament that will be remembered for years. With the wicket of Beth Mooney in the crucial match against Australia, Deepti has taken the ‘all-time’ world record for taking the most wickets in international cricket.
Jhulan Goswami’s record was broken
Long-time star of the Indian team, Jhulan Goswami held the record of 355 wickets, which Deepti Sharma has now surpassed with 356 wickets. This is not just a statistical achievement, but the result of Deepti’s years of hard work and consistency.
Dipti reigns in world cricket
Deepti Sharma has proved her bowling edge in all three formats, Test, ODI and T20 to reach this point. Having two Indian veterans in the top 5 bowlers list shows the growing strength of Indian women’s cricket.
Highest wicket-taker in women’s international cricket
- Deepti Sharma (India): 356 wickets
- Jhulan Goswami (India): 355 wickets
- Ellis Perry (Australia): 336 wickets
- Catherine Seaver-Brunt (England): 335 wickets
- Sophie Ecclestone (England): 333 wickets
- Shabneem Ismail (South Africa): 323 wickets
Consolation despite defeat
Team India may have been eliminated from the World Cup, but this performance of Deepti Sharma is a big relief and a matter of pride for the Indian team in the future. Though India could not win the match, but the height that Deepti achieved personally, will be a memorable moment for every cricket lover.
