Deepti Sharma joins Harmanpreet, Smriti in elite club in Asia Cup opener
Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma has become the third Indian woman to play 150 T20I matches. She reached this milestone during the Asia Cup opener against Thailand in Dubai.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights the growing longevity and professionalization of women's cricket in India, cementing Sharma's status as a key all-rounder.
NEW DELHI: Deepti Sharma reached another landmark in her distinguished international career on Sunday, becoming only the third Indian player to feature in 150 women’s T20Is. The experienced all-rounder achieved the milestone during India’s Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 Group A opener against Thailand in Dubai, joining captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana in an exclusive Indian club.Harmanpreet leads the list with 202 T20I appearances, while Mandhana has played 171. Deepti also became only the 12th woman cricketer overall to reach the 150-match mark in the shortest format.The milestone is another reflection of Deepti’s longevity and importance to India.
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