Deepti Sharma Makes History: First Indian with 150 T20I Wickets

• Deepti Sharma became the first Indian cricketer (men or women) to claim 150 T20I wickets.
• She achieved this milestone by dismissing Kavisha Dilhari in the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Trivandrum.
• With 151 T20I wickets, Deepti now equals Australia's Megan Schutt and is India's highest T20I wicket-taker.
• Currently in a 'purple patch,' she was Player of the Tournament in the recent World Cup, where India won their maiden ICC title.
• Her World Cup performance included a five-wicket haul and 58 runs in the final, plus a half-century and four wickets against England.

Why It Matters: Deepti Sharma sets a new Indian T20I wicket-taking record, showcasing exceptional all-round form.