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Deepti Sharma creates history after scoring ODI century as India’s No. 6 batter

Deepti Sharma scripted history for the India Women's National Cricket Team. Tonight, against the Zimbabwe Women's National Cricket Team, the Women in Blue were in trouble, losing multiple top- and middle-order batters. Harmanpreet Kaur was firm on the crease, but…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 12:56 PM
Deepti Sharma creates history after scoring ODI century as India’s No. 6 batter
Key Things to Know
  • Deepti Sharma became the first Indian woman to score an ODI century batting at No. 6 or lower.
  • Sharma scored an unbeaten 106 off 86 balls against Zimbabwe Women at BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma shared a 153-run stand, India's highest for the fifth wicket or lower in ODIs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Deepti Sharma made history by becoming the first Indian woman to score an ODI century batting at No. 6 or lower against Zimbabwe in Vadodara. Coming in during a difficult phase, Sharma smashed an unbeaten 106 runs off 86 balls, reaching her hundred in 83 deliveries.

Alongside Harmanpreet Kaur, who scored 126 runs, Sharma shared a record 153-run partnership for the fifth wicket or lower. A half-century from Pratika Rawat also contributed to India Women posting a total of 328 runs.

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