Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has etched her name in cricket history with a record-breaking performance during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. In India’s triumphant campaign that ended with their first-ever World Cup title, Deepti stood out as the heartbeat of the team — contributing with both bat and ball like never before.
In the final against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium, she scored a composed 58 runs off 58 balls and later took five wickets for 39 runs, guiding India to a 52-run victory. Her all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Tournament award.
First Cricketer to Achieve the 200+ Runs and 20+ Wickets Double
Deepti Sharma became the first-ever cricketer in the world, male or female, to record 200+ runs and 20+ wickets in a single World Cup edition. Across nine matches, she amassed 215 runs at an average of 30, including three fifties, and picked up 22 wickets, the most in the tournament.
She also became the first Indian to take a five-wicket haul in a World Cup final and now holds the record for most wickets by an Indian in any World Cup edition, surpassing legends like Shubhangi Kulkarni and Neetu David.
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A Historic Win for India
India’s Women’s team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final to lift their maiden ODI World Cup trophy. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team delivered a near-perfect performance, with Shafali Verma (87 runs, 2 wickets) and Deepti Sharma leading the charge.
Deepti’s contribution wasn’t just about statistics — it was about composure under pressure and delivering in the biggest moment. Her name will now be remembered alongside cricket’s greatest all-rounders.
Deepti Sharma’s 2025 World Cup campaign will go down in history as one of the finest all-round displays ever seen in cricket. She didn’t just help India win their first World Cup — she redefined what dominance looks like in the sport.
