Vaishnavi Sharma Becomes Second Youngest Indian ODI 5-Wicket Haul Hero

Vaishnavi Sharma, at 20 years and 314 days old, has achieved a significant milestone in women's ODI cricket. She became the second-youngest Indian to claim a five-wicket haul during a match against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, October 28. Sharma delivered a stellar performance, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs in her 10 overs, which helped dismiss the visiting team for 131.

Sharma's exceptional spell included taking the first wicket on the very first ball she bowled. This historic feat places her second only to Deepti Sharma, who was 18 years and 179 days old when she took her five-wicket haul in 2016. Globally, Sajjida Shah of Pakistan holds the record for the youngest bowler with a five-wicket haul in women's ODIs at just 15 years old.