Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 31 -- : Deepti Sharma headlined India's dominant series triumph over Sri Lanka with a historic feat, becoming the highest wicket-taker in women's T20 International cricket during the fifth and final match here on Tuesday.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, the 28-year-old all-rounder surpassed Australia's Megan Schutt to go past the 150-wicket mark, claiming her 152nd scalp in the 14th over when she trapped Nilakshika Silva leg before wicket.
Deepti now averages an impressive 19 after 133 T20I appearances, underlining her consistency and impact in the shortest format.
Her landmark wicket proved crucial as India went on to clinch the series finale by 15 runs.
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