Vaishnavi Sharma: Madhya Pradesh’s Vaishnavi Sharma has created history by performing brilliantly in the third and last match of the ongoing three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe.
Vaishnavi Sharma: Madhya Pradesh’s Vaishnavi Sharma has created history by performing brilliantly in the third and last match of the ongoing three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. This young left-arm spinner has sent half of the Zimbabwe team to the pavilion by bowling lethally in the match played in Vadodara. Vaishnavi bowled brilliantly in this match and took 5 wickets for just 39 runs in 10 overs. Due to her strong performance, Vaishnavi has become the second youngest Indian player to take 5 wicket haul in women’s ODI cricket.
Who is Vaishnavi Sharma?
20 year old Vaishnavi Sharma is an Indian international female cricketer. He was born on 18 December 2005 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Vaishnavi was a part of the Indian team that won the 2025 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup and was the highest wicket-taker in that tournament. He also took a hat-trick against Malaysia.
Opened its claws against Zimbabwe
Vaishnavi Sharma, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, has wreaked havoc with her brilliant bowling in the third ODI match against Zimbabwe. As soon as he arrived in this match, he started trapping the Zimbabwean batsmen. Vaishnavi bowled 10 overs and took 5 wickets in this match. During this period he spent 39 runs. This was the first 5 wicket haul of Vaishnavi’s career in ODI cricket. He made his debut in ODI cricket in February this year.
Becomes the youngest player to take 5 wicket haul
Vaishnavi has made a special record in her name by taking five wickets against Zimbabwe. She has become the second youngest Indian player to take five wickets in ODI cricket. Vaishnavi has achieved this feat at the age of 20 years and 314 days. In this matter, he has left behind Kranti Gaur, who in 2025 at the age of 21 years 345 days had taken 6 wickets for 52 runs against England players.