Seasoned all-rounder Deepti Sharma delivered a spectacular all-round performance as India Women defeated South Africa by 52 runs to clinch the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final. The Women in Blue secured their maiden World Cup title at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2.
Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 298/7 and then successfully restricted the Proteas to 246. Deepti made significant contributions with both bat and ball. She scored a quickfire 58 runs off 58 balls, including three fours and a six. With her clever off-spin bowling, Deepti registered impressive figures of 5 for 39 from 9.3 overs, effectively shattering South Africa’s hopes of winning their first-ever World Cup crown.
For her outstanding performance throughout the tournament, Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament, having scored 215 runs and taken 22 wickets.
In this feature, we compare Deepti’s One Day International (ODI) statistics with those of Yuvraj Singh, who was named Player of the Tournament when the Indian men’s team triumphed in the 2011 ODI World Cup. Since Deepti has played 121 ODIs so far, we compare her stats with Yuvraj’s numbers after the same number of matches.
### Deepti Sharma vs Yuvraj Singh: Batting Performance after 121 ODIs
After 121 ODIs, Deepti has amassed 2,739 runs at an average of 37.01 with a strike rate of 70.64. Notably, she has scored:
– 411 runs in 19 matches against Australia at an average of 27.40
– 588 runs in 25 matches against South Africa at an average of 34.58
– 436 runs in 19 matches against England at an impressive average of 54.50
In comparison, after 121 ODIs, Yuvraj had scored 2,888 runs at an average of 30.08 with a strike rate of 85.67. His notable performances include:
– 445 runs in 15 matches against Australia at an average of 31.78
– 408 runs in 16 matches against Pakistan at an average of 29.14
– 373 runs in 18 matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 26.64
### Who Has More Hundreds After 121 ODIs?
Deepti Sharma has scored one century and 18 half-centuries in her 121 ODI appearances. Her highest score is a magnificent 188 off 160 balls against Ireland in Potchefstroom in May 2017. She also notched up a quick 93 off 84 balls against South Africa in Colombo in May 2025.
On the other hand, Yuvraj Singh had three hundreds and 17 half-centuries after 121 ODIs. His highest score was 139 off 122 balls against Australia in Sydney in January 2004. Additionally, Yuvraj scored 110 off 144 balls against West Indies in Colombo (August 2005) and an unbeaten 102 off 85 balls versus Bangladesh in Dhaka (April 2003).
### Bowling Comparison: Wickets and Average
With the ball, Deepti has been a prolific wicket-taker in 121 ODIs, claiming 162 wickets at an average of 27.32. She has taken:
– 27 wickets in 15 matches against Sri Lanka
– 27 wickets in 25 matches against South Africa
– 27 wickets in 17 matches against New Zealand at an average of 25.40
Yuvraj Singh, in contrast, had picked up 32 wickets at an average of 38.46 after 121 matches. Early in his career, Yuvraj did not bowl regularly. His wickets include:
– 7 wickets in 16 matches against Pakistan at an average of 30.14
– 6 wickets in 9 matches against England at an average of 26.50
### Four-Wicket Hauls: Deepti vs Yuvraj
Deepti Sharma boasts three four-wicket hauls and four five-wicket hauls in her 121 ODI games. Her best bowling figures are 6 for 20 against Sri Lanka Women in Ranchi in February 2016. She also claimed 6 for 31 against West Indies in Vadodara in December 2024.
Meanwhile, Yuvraj had recorded one four-wicket haul after 121 ODIs — 4 for 6 against Namibia in Pietermaritzburg during the 2003 World Cup. He also had notable figures of 3 for 39 against England at Lord’s in June 2002.
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Deepti Sharma’s exceptional all-round abilities and consistent performances highlight her status as one of India’s finest cricketers, drawing fascinating parallels with the legendary Yuvraj Singh. Her heroic deeds in the 2025 Women’s World Cup final will be remembered as a landmark moment in Indian cricket history.
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