Women’s T20 World Cup: Deepti Sharma on Cusp of Shattering Massive World Record Against Bangladesh

India’s veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma is on the verge of creating history when the Women in Blue take on Bangladesh in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash on June 25.

The 28-year-old off-spinner currently shares the record for the most wickets in women’s international cricket with former India pace legend Jhulan Goswami. Both cricketers are tied on 355 international wickets, meaning Deepti needs just one more scalp to become the outright leader in Women’s Cricket history.

Deepti Sharma Chasing Historic Milestone

Deepti has been one of India’s standout performers in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup. She began the tournament with a sensational five-wicket haul against Pakistan, playing a key role in India’s victory.

She followed it up with another impressive performance against the Netherlands, claiming one wicket to draw level with Jhulan Goswami’s long-standing record of 355 international wickets.

Although she went wicketless in India’s recent defeat to South Africa, Deepti remains one of the biggest threats in India’s bowling attack and will be eager to make history against Bangladesh.

India’s Semifinal Hopes Rest on Crucial Bangladesh Clash

The upcoming match against Bangladesh is a virtual must-win encounter for Harmanpreet Kaur’s side as they fight to keep their Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive.

India currently find themselves in a tight qualification battle and will need strong performances from senior players like Deepti Sharma to stay in contention for a place in the knockout stage.

Deepti Sharma’s Incredible International Record

Deepti is already the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals, having claimed 167 wickets in 147 matches.

• T20Is: 167 wickets
• ODIs: 166 wickets
• Tests: 22 wickets
• Total International Wickets: 355

Her remarkable consistency across all three formats has placed her among the greatest all-rounders in women’s cricket history.

All-Time Women’s International Wicket-Takers

1. Deepti Sharma (India) – 355 wickets*
2. Jhulan Goswami (India) – 355 wickets
3. Katherine Sciver-Brunt (England) – 335 wickets
4. Ellyse Perry (Australia) – 332 wickets
5. Sophie Ecclestone (England) – 327 wickets
6. Shabnim Ismail (South Africa) – 318 wickets

*Deepti Sharma can move to the top outright with one wicket against Bangladesh.

History Beckons for Deepti Sharma

With India fighting for a semifinal berth and Deepti Sharma standing just one wicket away from becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s international cricket history, the clash against Bangladesh promises to be a landmark occasion. A single breakthrough could see the Indian star surpass Jhulan Goswami and cement her place at the top of the all-time wicket-taking charts.