Harmanpreet Kaur Makes T20I Captaincy Milestone in Women's Cricket

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has made history by becoming the first cricketer to lead a national team in 150 T20 International matches. This achievement occurred during the Women's Asia Cup clash against Pakistan. Kaur's leadership record is unmatched, with her team having a strong performance in recent matches. The ongoing rivalry between India and Pakistan continues to captivate fans, especially with the no-handshake controversy. Discover more about this historic moment and the match details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 5, 2026, 21:52 IST

Historic Achievement for Harmanpreet Kaur

On Saturday, Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name in history by becoming the first player to lead a national team in 150 T20 International matches. This remarkable milestone was achieved during the women's Asia Cup league match against Pakistan, where she made her T20I debut back in 2009.

Unmatched Leadership Record

No other cricketer, male or female, has captained a national side in as many T20Is as Harmanpreet. The closest competitor among women is Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu, who has led her team in 121 matches.

Women's Asia Cup: India vs. Pakistan Showdown

In the Women's Asia Cup 2026 match held in Dubai, Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana won the toss and chose to bat first against India. The ongoing no-handshake controversy continued as both captains, Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana, opted not to shake hands during the toss.

India has dominated their recent encounters with Pakistan, winning nine out of the last ten T20Is, with their only loss occurring in the 2022 Asia Cup. Harmanpreet's team entered this match with confidence, having secured victories in their first two games, ensuring their progression to the knockout stage. Pakistan, on the other hand, started their campaign with a win against Thailand and has another match against Hong Kong ahead, regardless of today's outcome.

Playing XIs

India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud.

Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Muneeba Ali(w), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana(c), Umm-e-Hani, Eyman Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.