Women's T20 Asia Cup: Deepti Sharma Leads India's Wicket-Takers in Tournament History

Deepti Sharma has become one of India's most consistent performers in the Women's T20 Asia Cup, and her record in the tournament reflects the all-rounder's importance to India's campaigns over the years.The veteran off-spinner is India's leading wicket-taker in the T20 Asia Cup. She also holds India's record for the most wickets in a single edition, having claimed 13 wickets in eight matches during the 2022 tournament.Deepti added to her reputation during India's opening match of the 2026 Women's Asia Cup against Thailand in Dubai. Playing her 150th T20I, she produced extraordinary figures of 3/0 from 1.1 overs as India bowled Thailand out for 65 and secured a 94-run victory.The spell also took Deepti to 171 wickets in Women's T20Is, making her the outright leading wicket-taker in the format at that point. She had entered the match level with Thailand's Thipatcha Putthawong before moving clear at the top with her three wickets.

Deepti's impact on India's Asia Cup campaigns

Deepti's value has gone beyond simply taking wickets. Her ability to bowl economically in the middle overs has made her one of India's most dependable options against teams that struggle against spin.Her 2022 Asia Cup campaign remains particularly significant. She finished that edition with 13 wickets, the most by an Indian bowler in a single Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign.The 2024 edition further underlined her consistency. Deepti finished as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets, ahead of Sri Lanka's Kavisha Dilhari, who took nine.

Thailand win adds another highlight

Against Thailand in the 2026 tournament opener, Deepti was introduced during a crucial phase of the chase. She immediately struck twice in the same over before returning later to complete her third wicket.Her seven-ball spell helped India reduce Thailand to 44/6, and the defending champions eventually bowled their opponents out for 65 in 16.1 overs.India had earlier posted 159/9, with Shafali Verma scoring 64 off 36 balls. The 94-run victory gave the defending champions a strong start to their campaign.Deepti's latest performance therefore fits a longer pattern: she has repeatedly been among India's most productive bowlers in the Women's T20 Asia Cup, combining wicket-taking ability with control in the middle overs.