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Deepti becomes the bowler with most wickets in Women's cricket [Source: AFP]
It is not an understatement to say that Deepti Sharma is the most underrated bowler in world cricket. She quietly goes about her business and goes under the radar, as not a lot of people talk about her ability to pick wickets at big stages.
Even in Women’s cricket, when we talk about genuine wicket-takers, Deepti’s name hardly comes forward, but the reality is, she is one of the best in the business, and on Sunday, the Indian all-rounder created world record to become the greatest bowler in Women’s cricket.
Most wickets in Women's internationals: Deepti Sharma sits at the top
Beth Mooney, the Australian batter, was going strong in the run-chase against India in the Women’s T20 World Cup match. India desperately needed a breakthrough, and Deepti raised her hands as she plucked the all-important wicket and created history.
She became the Women’s cricketer with the most wickets in international cricket, as she surpassed the previous record held by her former teammate, Jhulan Goswami.
Most International Wickets in Women’s Cricket:
356* - Deepti Sharma (India)
355 - Jhulan Goswami (India)
336 - Ellyse Perry (Australia)
Deepti needed just a solitary scalp to break the record held by Goswami, and Mooney's wicket made her the greatest bowler in Women's internationals.
Jhulan had 355 scalps to her name, and now she has slipped to second place. The third spot in the list is occupied by the Australian legend, Ellyse Perry, who has 336 wickets to her name.
Deepti Sharma's international wickets in each format
Not in one particular format, but the right-arm off-break bowler has been a genuine wicket-taker for India across formats. She has done extremely well in ODIs and T20Is, and even in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the all-rounder has delivered the goods.
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In 6 Test matches, the Indian legend has scalped 22 wickets, but her performances keep on getting better in white-ball formats.
In the 50-overs format, the wily spinner has registered 166 wickets, but it is in the T20Is that she has been the best in the business.
In the T20Is, the spinner has picked up 167 wickets, with an average of 19.86, and an economy of 6.34. These performances have certainly cemented Deepti as the best in the business.
Deepti Sharma's performance in Women's T20 World Cup
In the ongoing T20 World Cup, Deepti has been one of India’s best bowlers alongside Sree Charani. In five innings, the spinner has picked up 7 wickets, with an economy of 6.78.
Her best spell came against Pakistan Women in the group stage game, as her spell turned things around for the Women in Blue. India posted 170/6, and Pakistan were cruising towards the target before Deepti came to the party.
She was almost unplayable as the right-arm spinner scalped 5 wickets, and only gave away 10 runs, with an economy of 2.50. Her spell ensured that India won the match by 64 runs.
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