Deepti Sharma Gave one of the finest performances of his career to guide India Great win by 64 runs Pakistan in their opening match of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 At Edgbaston. The experienced all-rounder took 5 for 10 in four overs, helping bowl out Pakistan for 106, while also rewriting the record books by becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 International history.
This memorable outing not only earned Deepti widespread praise but also marked a major milestone in her international career. His extraordinary performance highlighted India’s all-round superiority as they made a strong start to their World Cup campaign.
Deepti Sharma breaks world record with brilliant bowling performance against Pakistan
With her five-wicket haul against Pakistan, Deepti took 166 wickets in 145 matches in Women’s T20 Internationals and overtook the Thailand spinner. Thipacha PuthavongNumber of wickets 165. The feat puts the Indian star at the pinnacle of the global wicket-taking charts in the format.
His performance was important for another reason also. Deepti became the third Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup, joining an exclusive list. Priyanka Roy And Renuka Singh Thakur. Working such magic on one of cricket’s biggest stages cemented his reputation as one of India’s most reliable match-winners.
| Post | player | Team | Wicket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deepti Sharma | India (IND) | 166 |
| 2 | Thipacha Puthavong | Thailand (THA) | 165 |
| 3 | Henriette Ishimwe | Rwanda (RWA) | 160 |
| 4 | megan shutt | Australia (AUS) | 152 |
| 5 | Hey Kamchomphu | Thailand (THA) | 148 |
Pakistani batsmen had to struggle against India’s spin attack.
Pakistan needed 171 runs to win, but scoring was becoming difficult as India’s bowlers tightened the noose. Deepti exploited the conditions brilliantly, mixing her pace and maintaining consistent accuracy to demolish the middle and lower order. Whereas Muniba Ali showed resistance with a determined 41 runs from 35 balls, with the rest of the batting unit failing to build a lasting partnership. Deepti’s relentless pressure was complemented by the disciplined bowling of the rest of the attack, which ensured that Pakistan could never gain momentum during the chase. By the 17th over, Pakistan’s innings was over and India registered a resounding 64-run win.
Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh provide the perfect platform
Earlier in the evening, India made a strong comeback after losing early wickets thanks to an excellent innings Smriti Mandhana. The left-hander smashed 68 off 44 balls, hitting boundaries with confidence and keeping the innings going during a crucial phase. captain Harmanpreet Kaur After the initial setbacks, the pair recovered and contributed a solid innings of 36 runs. Their partnership stabilized the innings in front of the wicketkeeper-batsman Richa Ghosh Provided new momentum by scoring explosive 34 runs in just 17 balls. Richa’s aggressive stroke play in the final overs took India to 170 for 6, giving the bowlers a total they could defend with confidence.
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