Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma created history on September 30, 2025, by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a fifty and take three wickets in the same match at the Women’s ODI World Cup.
The milestone came during India’s opening clash against Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Her Bowling Performance:
- Deepti bowled 10 overs, conceding 54 runs and taking 3 wickets.
- She dismissed Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu (43 off 47) in the 15th over.
- Her second wicket was Kavisha Dilhari (15 off 12), caught by Richa Ghosh.
- She completed her three-wicket haul by dismissing Anushka Sanjeewani (6 off 10), caught by captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
Her Batting Performance:
- With the bat, Deepti scored a fluent 53 runs off 53 balls.
- She stitched a crucial 103-run partnership with Amanjot Kaur (57 off 56) for the seventh wicket.
- She was eventually dismissed on the last ball of India’s innings by Achini Kulasuriya.
Recognition:
Her all-round brilliance helped India secure a strong start to their World Cup campaign and earned her the Player of the Match award.
This performance not only highlights Deepti’s status as one of India’s finest all-rounders but also marks a historic first in the Women’s ODI World Cup.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
