When Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur came to play in the second T20 against Australia on Thursday, she made a big record in her name. She has become the female cricketer who has played the most number of international cricket matches, leaving behind Suzie Bates of New Zealand.
Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to bowl first in the Indian Women vs Australia Women second T20 being played in Manuka Over. The Indian team is leading 1-0 in the 3-match series, by winning today the team would like to take an unassailable lead in the series.
Record registered in the name of Harmanpreet Kaur
On Wednesday, Harmanpreet Kaur played her 189th T20 International match, apart from this she has played 6 Tests and 161 ODI matches for India. Today she is playing her 356th international match. She has become the female player who has played the most international cricket in the world. Earlier this record was in the name of Suzie Bates of New Zealand. Bates has played 350 matches (178 ODIs and 177 T20s) in his international career.
Smiles, applause and a special day 😊
Celebrating #TeamIndia captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s historic milestone 🙌#AUSvIND | @ImHarmanpreet pic.twitter.com/kEher5Z3JP
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 19, 2026
In the first match of this series, Harmanpreet Kaur equaled Suzie Bates. In that match, the Indian team, bowling first, had bowled out Australia for 133. Chasing the target, India scored 50 runs losing 1 wicket in 5.1 overs. India won by 21 runs under Duckworth-Lewis rule.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s cricket career
Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet, India won its first ODI World Cup last year, which can be called the biggest achievement of his career. He has scored 200 runs in 6 test matches and taken 12 wickets. Harmanpreet has scored 4409 runs in 161 ODIs, which includes 7 centuries and 22 half-centuries. He has also taken 31 wickets in this format.
Harmanpreet Kaur scored 3784 runs in 167 innings played in T20. He has 1 century and 15 half-centuries to his name in this format. Kaur has also taken 32 wickets in T20 International.
