US EditionHarmanpreet Kaur Becomes Most Capped Player in Women’s International Cricket
Harmanpreet Kaur surpassed Suzie Bates with 356 matches across formats since 2009, leading India to their first Women's World Cup title in 2025, officials said.
- On February 19, 2026, Harmanpreet Kaur became the most-capped player in women's international cricket during the second T20I of the three-match series in Australia, surpassing Suzie Bates.
- Across formats, Kaur has amassed six Tests, 161 ODIs and 189 T20s since her 2009 debut, producing her record total.
- Ellyse Perry remains third with 349 appearances, while former India cricketer Mithali Raj and former England cricketer Charlotte Edwards have 333 and 309 matches respectively.
- In Griffith, India lost by 19 runs which levelled the three-match T20 series and set a decider for Saturday, with Kaur top-scoring at 36.
- Viewed in legacy terms, the milestone underscores a gulf with Sachin Tendulkar's men's record of 664 appearances and highlights Kaur's leadership in India's 2025 Women's World Cup final win over South Africa by 52 runs.
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India's Kaur becomes highest-capped woman in international cricket
Feb 19 - Harmanpreet Kaur became the highest-capped player in women's international cricket when she made her 356th appearance for India in Thursday's Twenty20 match against Australia, surpassing New Zealand great Suzie Bates. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Times of India
The Economic TimesHarmanpreet Kaur becomes most capped international player in women’s cricket history
In an incredible feat, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has etched her name in the annals of women's cricket history. Achieving this landmark on Thursday, she has become the most capped international player, eclipsing the record previously held by New Zealand's Suzie Bates.
Deccan Chronicle
ugandanews.netHarmanpreet Kaur Becomes Most Capped International Player in Women's Cricket
The Indian veteran cricketer achieved the milestone on Thursday as she walked out to captain the Women in Blue for their second T20I of the three-match series against Australia in Australia
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