Deepti Sharma of India celebrates a wicket during the match against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

India’s premier all-rounder Deepti Sharma added another record to her tally, this time going past former India captain Jhulan Goswami for the most wickets across formats in international women’s cricket.

Deepti picked her 356th wicket during India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against Australia when she removed Beth Mooney in the 10th over of the match.

This was the Agra player’s 168th wicket in the shortest format, adding to her 22 and 166 scalps in Tests and ODIs respectively.

In the match against the Netherlands, Deepti had equalled Jhulan’s record after she removed Dutch opener Phebe Molkenboer.

Highest wicket-takers across formats in international women’s cricket:

Deepti Sharma (India): 356 (Tests: 22, ODIs: 166, T20Is: 168)

Jhulan Goswami (India): 355 (Tests: 44, ODIs: 255, T20Is: 56)

Ellyse Perry (Australia): 336 (Tests: 39, ODIs: 166, T20Is: 131)

Katherine Sciver-Brunt (England): 335 (Tests: 51, ODIs: 170, T20Is: 114)

Sophie Ecclestone (England): 333 (Tests: 40, ODIs: 141, T20Is: 152)

Published on Jun 28, 2026