Deepti Sharma Becomes Leading Women's T20I Wicket-Taker in India Win

India began their 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Thailand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, August 30. The win was highlighted by a record-breaking performance from all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who became the leading wicket-taker in women's T20I history on her 150th appearance for the national team.

After being put in to bat, India posted a total of 159 for 9 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a blistering 64 from opener Shafali Verma, who struck eight fours and three sixes in a 36-ball knock. Shafali reached her half-century in just 26 balls, helping India race past 100 in the 10th over. However, a dramatic middle-order collapse saw India lose four wickets for just 21 runs. Thailand's spinners, led by leg-spinner Suleeporn Laomi, triggered the slide. Laomi finished with figures of 3 for 26, dismissing both Shafali and Richa Ghosh in consecutive deliveries. Off-spinner Sunida Chaturongrattana also claimed two wickets. A late unbeaten 15 from Kranti Goud pushed India past the 150-run mark.

In reply, Thailand were bowled out for a paltry 65 in 16.1 overs. India's seamers, Kranti Goud and Nandani Sharma, made...