Deepti Sharma Sets New T20I Wicket Record
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Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma has created a new record in women's T20I cricket.
During a match against Thailand, she took 3 wickets in just 7 balls without giving away a single run.
This rare performance has broken a previous record held by a spinner from Thailand.
With this achievement, Deepti Sharma also became the leading wicket-taker in the history of T20I cricket.
She now has 172 wickets in this format, more than any other bowler.
T20I stands for Twenty20 International, a short and fast form of cricket played between national teams.
This special match was also Deepti Sharma's 150th T20I appearance for India.
India won the match against Thailand, adding to the celebration of her achievement.
Fans and cricket experts have praised her outstanding bowling performance.
Deepti Sharma is known as one of the best all-rounders in women's cricket.
She has represented India in many international matches over the years.
This new record adds to her already impressive cricket career.
Her performance has been called a rare and remarkable moment in T20 cricket history.
Many believe this achievement will inspire young cricketers in India.
Vocabulary10 words
- wickets
- times a bowler gets a batter out
- run
- a point scored in cricket
- spinner
- a bowler who makes the ball spin
- T20I
- a short international cricket match
- all-rounder
- a player good at both batting and bowling
- record
- the best result ever achieved
- appearance
- a time a player plays in a match
- format
- a type or style of a game
- achievement
- something special a person has done well
- leading
- being first or best in something
Quiz
Answer key
1. None 2. 172 3. A Thai spinner
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma has created a new _____ in women's T20I cricket.
During a match against Thailand, she took 3 _____ in just 7 balls without giving away a single run.
This rare performance has broken a previous record held by a _____ from Thailand.
With this achievement, Deepti Sharma also became the leading _____ in the history of T20I cricket.
She now has _____ wickets in this format, more than any other bowler.
This special match was also Deepti Sharma's _____ T20I appearance for India.
India _____ the match against Thailand, adding to the celebration of her achievement.
Deepti Sharma is known as one of the best _____ in women's cricket.
This new record adds to her already impressive cricket _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think taking 3 wickets without giving runs is so difficult in cricket?
- What qualities do you think make a great bowler like Deepti Sharma?
- How important are individual records in team sports like cricket?
- Do you follow women's cricket? Why or why not?