Dubai, Aug. 31 -- India all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name in the record books with a historic bowling performance during India's 94-run victory over Thailand in their opening Group A match of the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Deepti became the leading wicket-taker in Women's T20 Internationals, surpassing Thailand's Thipatcha Putthawong to claim the top spot with 171 wickets in the format.

The Indian spinner produced a remarkable spell of 3 wickets without conceding a single run, becoming the first Indian cricketer to achieve the feat in a Women's T20I.

Her figures of 3/0 also became the most economical three-wicket haul by an Indian player in Women's T20I history. Before this, Renuka Singh held the record for the best f...