Deepti Sharma registers massive record by dismissing Nilakshika Silva in IND-W vs SL-W 2025 5th T20I

Deepti Sharma scripted history by becoming the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is during the fifth and final T20I between India and Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, December 30. The off-spinner eclipsed Australian speedster Megan Schutt (151 wickets).

Deepti achieved the milestone by dismissing Nilakshiva Silva lbw for three runs during the 14th over of Sri Lanka's run chase. It was an easy decision for the on-field umpire as the batter was caught plumb in front of the stumps. The ball hit Silva slightly above the knee roll on the front pad, and the replays showed it would've crashed into the off-stump.

Most wickets in women's T20Is (only full member teams):

1. Deepti Sharma – 152*
2. Meg Schutt – 151
3. Nida Dar (Pakistan) – 144
4. Sophie Ecclestone (England) – 142
5. Ellyse Perry (Australia) - 126

It was Deepti’s fifth wicket of the series against Sri Lanka. Notably, she didn’t play the second game.

Overall, only five Indian bowlers have completed 100-plus wickets in T20Is among men and women. They are Radha Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya.

India set a 176-run target for Sri Lanka in the 5th T20I; Deepti Sharma scripts history

Team India posted 175/7 in their allotted 20 overs after being asked to bat first against Sri Lanka in the fifth and final T20I. The batting unit faltered, barring captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who smashed a quickfire 68 runs off 43 balls, comprising one six and nine boundaries. Amanjot Kaur also chipped in with 21 off 18 balls, while Sneh Rana provided the final flourish, smashing an unbeaten 27 off 11 deliveries, comprising one six and four boundaries.

Kavisha Dilhari, skipper Chamari Athapaththu, and Rashmika Sewwandi bagged two wickets each for the visitors.

In response, the tourists were 113/4 after 15.1 overs.

The Women in Blue are leading the five-match series 4-0 and are on the verge of completing a clean sweep. They won the first three games by eight, seven, and eight wickets, respectively, before registering a 30-run win in the fourth match. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will look for a consolation victory.

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Edited by James Kuanal