Deepti Sharma Makes History: First Cricketer Globally with 150 T20I Wickets & 1000 Runs

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News18•26-12-2025, 22:55
Deepti Sharma Makes History: First Cricketer Globally with 150 T20I Wickets & 1000 Runs
- •Deepti Sharma became the first cricketer worldwide (male or female) to achieve 150 wickets and 1000 runs in T20 Internationals.
- •She reached this milestone during India's T20I series win against Sri Lanka, taking three wickets to complete 151 T20I wickets.
- •Her 151 wickets now equal Australia's Megan Schutt, making her the joint highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is.
- •No male cricketer has yet achieved the combined feat of 150 wickets and 1000 runs in T20 Internationals.
- •At just 28, Deepti is also the third-highest wicket-taker in women's international cricket with 333 wickets.
Why It Matters: Deepti Sharma sets a unique T20I world record, becoming the first to achieve 150 wickets and 1000 runs.
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