A historic milestone awaits Indian cricket all-rounder Deepti Sharma as she prepares to feature in the second T20I against Sri Lanka. Sharma is on the verge of becoming the first cricketer, male or female, to achieve the remarkable double of 150 T20 International wickets and 1000 T20 International runs.
With 1100 runs already scored and 148 wickets to her name, Sharma needs just two more dismissals to reach this unprecedented mark. This achievement would solidify her status as one of the most impactful all-rounders in the shortest format of the game. Her all-round prowess sets a new benchmark for cricketers globally.
Comparing her potential feat to others, Ellyse Perry has 126 wickets and 2173 runs, while Shakib Al Hasan is the closest in the men’s game with 149 wickets and 2551 runs. Sharma’s imminent success means she could be the first to complete this unique double, surpassing these established stars in this specific T20I metric.
Beyond this major all-round record, Deepti Sharma is also set to become the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20I history. She is just four wickets away from overtaking Australia’s Megan Schutt, who has 151 wickets. With Schutt’s participation in T20Is unlikely until 2026, this record is well within Sharma’s reach during the current series against Sri Lanka. India Women are looking to secure a 2-0 lead after winning the opening match.