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Deepti Sharma achieved a remarkable milestone in women’s cricket by becoming the joint-highest wicket-taker in women’s international cricket with 355 wickets. She reached the landmark during India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against the Netherlands at Headingley in Leeds. The record-equalling wicket came when she dismissed Dutch opener Phebe Molkenboer. With this achievement, Deepti matched the tally of former Indian captain Jhulan Goswami and England’s Katherine Sciver-Brunt. The feat highlights Deepti’s consistency and impact as an all-rounder and reflects India’s growing prominence in women’s cricket, with two Indian players featuring among the leading wicket-takers in the history of the game.