India all-rounder Deepti Sharma added another feather to her cap as she became the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Women’s ODIs. She achieved the feat by dismissing Kavisha Dilhari, who was caught by Richa Ghosh, during the first match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 against Sri Lanka in Guwahati.
Neetu David previously held this record. Over her 13-year career, David took 141 wickets at an average of 16.34. India’s Jhulan Goswami tops the chart as the highest wicket-taker in Women’s ODIs, with 255 wickets to her name at an average of 22.04.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first. Deepti’s 103-run partnership with Amanjot Kaur from 99 balls was instrumental in guiding India Women to 269/8 in their 47 overs. Deepti completed her 16th fifty in Women’s ODIs. Batting at No. 6, she played a composed innings, scoring 53 off 53 balls, including three fours, at a strike rate of 100.
In addition to dismissing Dilhari, Deepti also removed Sri Lanka’s opener and captain Chamari Athapaththu — the top scorer for her side with 43 — and wicketkeeper-batter Anushka Sanjeewani.
Deepti’s all-round brilliance helped India defeat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in a rain-curtailed match. The spin-bowling all-rounder was named Player of the Match.
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