Delhi: In her first match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Indian team’s star spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma gave such a performance, which made her the most successful bowler in the history of Women’s T20 International cricket. In the match played against Pakistan, Deepti made a new record by taking five wickets.

Deepti became the bowler who took the most wickets

Before this match, the record of taking most wickets in women’s T20I cricket was in the name of Thailand’s left arm spinner Thipacha Puthavong. By taking five wickets against Pakistan, Deepti left behind their record of 165 wickets. Now 166 wickets have been registered in his name. He has achieved this feat on the basis of excellent average and economical bowling.

Gave success to India by breaking the opening partnership

Pakistan’s openers had started cautiously, but Deepti gave the first success to India. Gul Firozha tried to play a reverse sweep, but the ball did not hit the bat properly and she took an easy catch in the point area. Pakistan’s strong partnership broke with this wicket.

Constant wickets by creating pressure

After the first success, Deepti also sent Ayesha Zafar to the pavilion in her next over. Ayesha, playing under constant pressure, tried to hit a sweep shot, but the ball went in the air and Smriti Mandhana took an easy catch. After this, the Indian spinner also kept the run rate under complete control.

Wreaked havoc in the last overs

After bowling tightly in the middle overs, Deepti broke the back of Pakistan’s batting at the end of the innings. They first forced Alia Riaz to play a big shot on a slower ball, where Jemimah Rodrigues took a brilliant catch near the boundary line.

After this, Tasmiya Rubab was also out in almost the same manner. Once again Jemimah Rodrigues gave a big blow to Pakistan by taking a catch. Deepti achieved her fifth success in the form of Nashra Sandhu, who tried to play a sweep, but the ball went straight into the hands of Harmanpreet Kaur. With this wicket, India won the match.

What did Deepti say on becoming player of the match?

After the match, Deepti Sharma, who was chosen Player of the Match, said that she likes bowling on such pitches. He gave credit for his success to the entire team and said that the blessings of Lord Hanuman are upon him.

Deepti told that the wicket was getting turn, so she changed her pace in every over and almost every ball. This strategy proved to be most effective for him. She said that she never worries about not getting a wicket and always has confidence in herself. She believes that when the right time comes, she is capable of contributing to the team and with this belief she comes on the field.