India’s all-rounder Deepti Sharma has etched her name in cricket’s history books with a feat no player—male or female—has ever achieved in World Cup cricket. The 27-year-old became the first cricketer to score 200+ runs and take 20+ wickets in a single World Cup edition, leading India to their maiden Women’s World Cup title in 2025.
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Deepti Sharma : The Record-Breaking Performance
| Achievement | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Runs | 215 runs in 7 innings |
| Batting Average | 30.71 |
| Half-Centuries | 3 (including 58 in final) |
| Total Wickets | 22 wickets (Tournament’s highest) |
| Bowling Average | 24.11 |
| Best Figures | 5/39 in the final |
Match-Winning Final Performance
In the Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Sports Academy, Deepti produced an all-round masterclass. She first stabilized India’s innings with a crucial 58 off 58 balls, helping the team post 298/7—the second-highest total in a Women’s World Cup final.
When South Africa chased, Deepti turned destroyer with the ball, claiming a magnificent five-wicket haul (5/39) that included the prized scalp of centurion Laura Wolvaardt. This made her the first Indian cricketer (men’s or women’s) to score a fifty and take five wickets in a World Cup final.
Tournament Dominance
Throughout the competition, Deepti was India’s go-to player in pressure situations. Her standout performances included a four-wicket haul against England and three wickets against Pakistan, consistently delivering when the team needed her most. Her 22 wickets placed her among the highest wicket-takers in Women’s World Cup history.
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Recognition and Records
Deepti’s stellar campaign earned her the Player of the Tournament award, making her the first Indian woman to receive this honor at a World Cup. She now has 36 World Cup wickets overall, trailing only legend Jhulan Goswami (43 wickets) among Indian bowlers.
“Honestly, this feels like a dream,” an emotional Deepti said after the final. “To contribute this way in a World Cup final for the team and country—this moment will stay with me forever.”
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The Historic Achievement Explained
What makes Deepti’s record truly unprecedented is its rarity. While several cricketers have excelled with either bat or ball in World Cups, none have dominated both disciplines to this extent in a single tournament. The 200 runs-20 wickets double requires sustained excellence across all formats and match situations—a testament to Deepti’s world-class skills and mental strength.
For context, even legendary all-rounders in men’s cricket haven’t achieved this milestone, making Deepti’s accomplishment all the more remarkable in the sport’s history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What record did Deepti Sharma break in the 2025 Women’s World Cup?
Deepti Sharma became the first cricketer in World Cup history (men’s or women’s) to score over 200 runs (215) and take 20+ wickets (22) in a single edition. She also became the first Indian to score a fifty and take five wickets in a World Cup final.
Q2: How did Deepti Sharma perform in the World Cup 2025 final?
In the final against South Africa, Deepti scored a crucial 58 runs off 58 balls and then took a match-winning 5/39 with the ball, helping India win their maiden Women’s World Cup title by 52 runs. She was named Player of the Tournament for her outstanding all-round performance.
