Delhi: Indian women’s team’s star all-rounder Deepti Sharma achieved a big feat in the match against Pakistan. She registered her name in the pages of history by crossing the mark of 350 wickets in women’s international cricket. She has become the second bowler from India and among the selected bowlers in the world to reach this milestone.
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Made a special identity by completing 350 wickets
Before the match, Deepti Sharma had 349 international wickets in her name. While bowling brilliantly against Pakistan, he touched the mark of 350 wickets by sending two batsmen to the pavilion in the opening spell itself. Now ahead of him in this list is only former Indian legend Jhulan Goswami, who has 355 wickets in his name.
Deepti changed the course of the match
Pakistan’s opening pair had made a fast start, putting pressure on the Indian bowlers. Both the batsmen together created Pakistan’s biggest opening partnership against India in Women’s T20I matches. At such a time, the captain handed the ball to Deepti Sharma and she changed the complexion of the match as soon as she arrived.
Pavilion sent to Gul Firozha
Deepti, who came to bowl in the fifth over of the innings, started troubling the batsmen with her variations. He first controlled the run rate by bowling some tight balls and then forced Gul Firozha to play big shots. While trying to play reverse sweep, the batsman was caught and India got the first success.
Even Ayesha Zafar couldn’t stand it
After getting the first wicket, Deepti maintained pressure on Pakistan’s batsmen. In the seventh over, he once again showed the magic of his precise line and length. Ayesha Zafar tried to score runs, but her sweep shot went straight into the hands of the fielder. In this way, Deepti, taking the second wicket of her spell, completely stopped the pace of Pakistan’s innings. However, he played an important role in giving the Indian team a big victory by taking 5 wickets.
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Jhulan Goswami’s record also on target
Looking at the kind of form Deepti Sharma seems to be in, Jhulan Goswami’s record of 355 wickets also does not appear to be far away. If the pitches remain favorable for spin bowlers in the upcoming matches, then Deepti may soon become India’s most successful female international wicket-taker. Even in the current tournament, Deepti Sharma seems to be the biggest hope for the bowling of the Indian team.
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