IND-W vs. ENG-W [WATCH]: Deepti Sharma celebrates 150th ODI wicket with dismissal of Tammy Beaumont in Women’s World Cup 2025

During the 20th match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025held at Indore, India The women took England The women, with England choosing to strike first. The match saw a key moment in the 16th when Deepti Sharma claimed his 150th ODI wicket, dismissing Tammy Beaumont for a well-fought 22 runs off 43 balls. Beaumont had survived a few tight moments at the crease, but Deepti’s perfect delivery, full on the stumps, ended their innings and gave India the crucial breakthrough they needed.

Deepti Sharma’s 150th ODI wicket and Tammy Beaumont’s dismissal

Beaumont’s dismissal marked a milestone in Deepti’s career. In the 15.6, Deepti delivered a full, drifting delivery which Beaumont, looking to sweep, completely missed. The ball hit leg stump, sending the England opener back to the dressing room for 22 runs off 43 balls, with two boundaries to her credit. The wicket was Deepti’s 150th in ODIs, a moment of personal achievement and professional triumph for the Indian all-rounder.

Beaumont had been far from comfortable, having survived a few close calls, including a near LBW earlier in the period, and despite her struggles she had managed to keep India at bay. However, Deepti’s well-executed delivery finally broke the chains, as the ball drifted and caught Beaumont off guard. Her failure to connect with the sweep shot sent the stumps shaking, leaving India celebrating not only the crucial breakthrough but also Deepti’s remarkable achievement. The wicket heaved a collective sigh of relief from the Indian camp, giving them the momentum to put further pressure on the English batters as they aimed to restrict the opposition’s score.

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England dominate from the start against India in Match 20 of the Women’s World Cup 2025

England, opting to bat first in the 20th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, got off to a good start against India. Despite losing Beaumont for a well-played 22 out of 43 balls, the partnership between Amy Jones (49* out of 61) and Heather Knight (5* out of 5) kept the momentum in favor of England. As the drink draws to a close, England stand at a healthy 84/1 in 18 overs, well paced at 4.66 runs per over.

Indian bowlers, led by Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud And Deepti Sharmakept up the pressure but failed to break the growing partnership between Jones and Knight. Despite Sneh RanaAfter some tight spells and a few near misses (including a DRS overhaul that worked in Jones’ favor), the Indians are still looking for a breakthrough.

With England’s top order consolidating its position, the onus is now on India to quickly find wickets in the middle and regain control of the England side. India will need to capitalize on the light pressure created in the first 20 overs and respond with more aggressive attacking lines. The next 10 overs could prove crucial in determining the outcome of this crucial World Cup encounter.

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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.