A look at women with 350-plus international wickets
What's the story
A stunning five-wicket haul from Deepti Sharma powered India's 64-run win over Pakistan in their 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener. Chasing 171, Pakistan were bowled out for 106 despite starting well. Deepti Sharma did the damage, taking 5/10 in four overs. Deepti, who now has the best returns for India in the WT20 WC, also raced to 350 international wickets.
#1
Jhulan Goswami (India): 355 wickets
Before the India-Pakistan game, Jhulan Goswami was the only woman with 350 wickets across formats. Goswami, the legendary Indian pacer, bowed out in 2022 as the highest wicket-taker in international cricket. She has a record 255 wickets from 205 WODIs at 22.04. No other bowler has even 195 wickets. Goswami also owns 44 and 56 wickets in WTests and WT20Is, respectively.
#2
Deepti Sharma (India): 354 wickets
As mentioned, Deepti has now joined Jhulan in the 350-wicket club in international cricket. The Indian all-rounder is currently the leading wicket-taker in WT20Is. She owns 166 wickets from 145 WT20Is at an average of 19.42. Deepti is among the few women with multiple fifers in the format. She also has 166 and 22 wickets in WODIs and WTests, respectively.
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Players who trail the duo
As per Cricbuzz, no woman other than Deepti and Goswami has taken 340-plus wickets in international cricket. England's Katherine Sciver-Brunt (335) and Australia's Ellyse Perry (332) follow the duo on this list.