Harmanpreet Kaur Sets New Record in Women's Cricket Despite Series Loss

In a recent T20I series against England, Harmanpreet Kaur made history by becoming the most capped player in women's cricket, achieving her 368th international match. Despite India's 1-2 series loss, Kaur's record-breaking performance stands out. The series concluded with England defeating India by six wickets in a thrilling finale, showcasing the talents of players like Alice Capsey and Heather Knight. As the Women's T20 World Cup approaches, Kaur's legacy continues to grow, making her a key figure in the sport.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 3, 2026, 11:31 IST

Historic Achievement for Harmanpreet Kaur

As India prepares for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England, they have been actively engaged in a preparatory series against England, playing three T20I matches on their home turf. Although India faced a 1-2 defeat in the series, captain Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a remarkable milestone during the third T20I at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton. With this match, she became the most capped player in the history of women's cricket, participating in her 368th international game, surpassing New Zealand's Suzie Bates, who has 367 matches to her name.

Here’s a look at the players with the highest number of appearances in international women's cricket:

Rank	Player	Country	Total Matches
1	Harmanpreet Kaur	India	368
2	Suzie Bates	New Zealand	367
3	Ellyse Perry	Australia	357
4	Mithali Raj	India	333
5	Sophie Devine	New Zealand	313

With Suzie Bates set to retire after the upcoming T20 Women's World Cup, the rankings may shift further. If Harmanpreet continues her career post-World Cup, she will solidify her position at the top.

Harmanpreet made her international debut during the Women's T20 World Cup in 2009 against Pakistan and has since established herself as one of the sport's all-time greats.

England Clinches Series with Thrilling Win Over India

Alice Capsey and Heather Knight Lead England to Victory

In a nail-biting series finale ahead of the T20 World Cup, England successfully chased down a challenging target, defeating India by six wickets at Taunton and securing the three-match T20I series 2-1. India batted first, setting a competitive score of 180/5. Despite losing openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana early, Yastika Bhatia provided a boost with a quick 32 off 18 balls. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 56 off 40 balls and forming a vital 67-run partnership with Deepti Sharma, who contributed 32 runs. Lauren Bell was the standout bowler for England, taking 2 wickets for 36 runs.

In response, England faced early challenges, finding themselves at 38/3 within the first six overs due to the efforts of Indian bowlers Kranti Gaud and Arundhati Reddy. However, Alice Capsey and captain Heather Knight mounted a remarkable comeback, putting together a match-winning 137-run partnership in just 76 balls. Capsey's explosive 82 off 43 earned her the Player of the Match award, while Knight remained not out at 70, leading England to victory with nine balls to spare.