Deepti Sharma marked her entry into the world of Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs) during the ICC Women’s Championship in 2014, where she faced South Africa. It didn’t take long for her to catch the attention of cricket enthusiasts and experts alike with her impressive skills.
In 2017, she achieved a significant milestone by notching up her maiden WODI century, which came against Ireland. This remarkable innings was part of an extraordinary 320-run partnership, setting a world record for the highest opening partnership in the history of women’s ODI cricket.
Her contributions extended beyond her batting prowess. Deepti was an integral part of the Indian squad that advanced to the finals of the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Throughout the tournament, she showcased her versatility by amassing 216 runs and claiming 12 wickets. Her remarkable all-round performance played a key role in India’s journey to the World Cup final.