Deepti Sharma scripts history, becomes 1st Indian to achieve this rare feat during Women's World Cup clash against England

India's star all-rounder Deepti Sharma achieved a rare milestone during Women's World Cup 2025 clash against England at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on October 19. Deepti stormed into the history book right after landing India's first breakthrough against England.

Deepti Sharma grabs rare double during Women's World Cup clash against England

Batting first, the Three Lions got off to a strong start, with openers Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones taking the team past 50 runs. Despite Beaumont appearing uncomfortable at the crease, the pair built a formidable 73-run opening partnership, leaving the Indian bowlers desperate for a wicket. Deepti Sharma provided that crucial strike in the 16th over. Bowling her first over, she clean-bowled the struggling Beaumont after the batter missed a sweep shot. With that wicket, Deepti clocked a massive feat of taking 150 wickets in Women's ODIs.

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This achievement has made Deepti the first Indian and fourth player in the world to secure the rare double of scoring 2,000 runs and taking 150 wickets in Women's ODIs. The 28-year-old star joined Ellyse Perry, Marizanne Kapp, and Stafanie Taylor in the elite list.

Players with double of 2000 runs and 150 WODI wickets:

4414, 166 - Ellyse Perry (AUS-W)
5873, 155 - Stafanie Taylor (WI-W)
3397, 172 - Marizanne Kapp (SA-W)
2607, 150 - Deepti Sharma (IND-W)

In addition to her all-round milestone, Deepti has also joined legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami in another significant record list for India. By reaching 150 wickets, Deepti is now only the second Indian bowler to have achieved this feat in the ODI format. Goswami currently remains the leading wicket-taker in the history of ODIs, having scalped 255 wickets across 204 matches.

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Indians with most wickets in WODIs:

1 - Jhulan Goswami: 255 wickets in 204 matches
2 - Deepti Sharma: 151 wickets in 117 matches
3 - Neetu David: 141 wickets in 97 matches
4 - Nooshin Al Khadeer: 100 wickets in 78 matches
5 - Rajeshwari Gayakwad: 99 wickets in 64 matches

England Women's Playing XI:

Amy Jones(w), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

India Women's Playing XI:

Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur