Deepti Sharma: A Complete Match-Winner for India
Deepti Sharma is one of India’s most dependable cricketers across all formats. She is an all-rounder who bowls tight off-spin, bats responsibly in the middle order, and contributes with excellent fielding. Her ability to perform under pressure makes her a true match-winner.
Her finest moment came in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup final against South Africa. Batting at No. 5, Deepti scored a steady 58 runs, and then took 5 wickets for 39 runs, helping India win their first-ever global cricket title. She was later named Player of the Tournament for her overall performance.
Deepti had shown her big-match temperament much earlier as well. In the 2017 ODI World Cup, she scored 216 runs and took 12 wickets, playing key roles against Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Australia. That same year, she made headlines by scoring 188 runs against Ireland, part of a world-record 320-run opening partnership.
She made her international mark in 2016 by becoming the youngest Indian to take an ODI five-wicket haul at just 18 years of age. Known for varying her pace cleverly, she has troubled batters consistently over the years.
Deepti has also succeeded in overseas leagues and the Women’s Premier League, where she achieved India’s first WPL hat-trick. Today, she remains a vital part of India’s setup in all formats.
