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Harmanpreet Kaur Scripts History, Becomes Only The 3rd Indian to ... Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name deeper into cricket folklore on September 20, 2025, joining Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana in the coveted 8,000 international runs milestone for India. The 36-year-old veteran achieved this feat during the series-decidingthird ODI against Australiaat the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where she crafted a spirited counter-attacking half-century that showcased her enduring class and determination under pressure. Starting the match 49 runs away from the landmark, Harmanpreet delivered when it mattered most, scoring a blazing 52 off just 35 balls in India’s chase of a mammoth 413-run target. Her innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, featuring eight boundaries and a strike rate of 148.57 that kept India’s hopes alive during a challenging run chase. The milestone moment came during her crucial 121-run partnership with vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, whose own magnificent 125 off 63 balls provided the perfect foil to Harmanpreet’s explosive batting display. Though her dismissal in the 21st over, trapped LBW by Kim Garth, left India at a precarious 206/…

INDW vs SAW: Harmanpreet Kaurs 200th T20I Cap | Ismail Injured English News Sports Cricket INDW Vs SAW: Harmanpreet Kaurs 200th T20I Cap | Ismail Injured WATCH | Smriti Mandhana hands Harmanpreet Kaur 200th T20I cap: Shree Charani's double wicket maiden, Shabnim Ismail injured her hand Manchester 3 hours ago Copy link South Africa defeated India by 6 wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup. South Africa achieved a target of 159 runs. This was the third-highest run chase in T20 World Cup history and South Africa's biggest ever. On Sunday, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the first cricketer in the world to play 200 T20 matches. This was also her 200th international match as captain. Read the top records-moments from the INDW vs SAW match 1. Harmanpreet played 200 T20I matches Harmanpreet played her 200th T20 International match. She became the first cricketer in the world, across both men's and women's cricket, to achieve this feat. New Zealand's Suzie Bates is second with 184 matches. In men's cricket, Ireland's Paul Stirling (163 matches) is first and Rohit Sharma (159 matches) is second. 2. Harman completes 200 matches as captain Harman also played her 200th international mat…

Shree Charani awarded Rs 2.5 Crs, housing plot and job by Andhra ... ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 (Courtesy :Shree Charani Instagram / Andhra Pradesh CMO Twitter) India Women’s left-arm spinner Shree Charani received a huge prize from the Andhra Pradesh government, as she was part of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win. India defeated South Africa in the final of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in Navi Mumbai on November 2. India batted first in the final and, thanks to 87 by Shafali Verma and 58 by Deepti Sharma, posted 298/7 in 50 overs. In response, Deepti Sharma starred with the ball, taking 5/39, and Shafali took two wickets as well, while Laura Wolvaardt scored 101 runs. But South Africa was always behind in the chase as Laura couldn’t find any support from the other end. Shree Charani had a brilliant outing in the tournament, taking 14 wickets at an economy of 4.96 in nine games, including the best bowling figures of 3/41. Shree Charani, who was instrumental in India’s first ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victory in 2025, has received a special award from the Andhra Pradesh government. The state would give her a 1,000-square-yard house site in her hometo…

Smriti Mandhana Joins Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur in ... - Yardbarker Smriti Mandhana proved her big-match credentials yet again by smashing a half-century against Pakistan during their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match. While the innings not only put India on course for a strong total but it also saw Mandhana equal a huge feat set by former captain Mithali Raj. Opting to bat first, India reached 117/4 in 15 overs and a 68-ball 44 ball effort from Mandhana was the driving force behind the score. She hammered 9 boundaries and two sixes during the innings and maintained a strike rate in excess of 154. The opener provided solidity and acceleration to the innings, with both Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues dismissed inside the first few overs. Despite India reeling at 18/2 in the very early stages, the opener remained at the crease and took charge. She smashed attacking strokes all over the ground and didn't allow the Pakistan bowlers to settle down. She then paired up with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (unbeaten on 32 from 29 balls) and they went on to rebuild the innings, putting India in a commanding position. Her knock finally came to an end in the 14th over as she was caug…

Deepti Sharma creates history during ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Deepti Sharma creates history during ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 By Rashmi Wasnik Published - 18 Jun 2026, 10:30 AM | Updated - 18 Jun 2026, 11:34 PM | Follow Us Deepti Sharma India Women. Image Credit: X Table of Contents The India women’s national cricket team witnessed a special moment as Deepti Sharma entered into the record books by matching one of the biggest legends during the team’s second Group A match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against the Netherlands in Leeds on Wednesday (June 17). The Indian all-rounder has equalled legendary former fast bowler Jhulan Goswami for the most wickets in international cricket across the formats in women’s cricket. However, India suffered a massive setback in form of Shreyanka Patil in the middle of the mega event . Deepti Sharma equals Jhulan Goswami's incredible record at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has become the joint-highest wicket-taker in women’s international cricket. She reached the historic milestone after taking one wicket for 26 runs in her three-over spell against Netherlands Women in the ICC Women’s T20 World …

Smriti Mandhana creates history, becomes first player to achieve rare ... Smriti Mandhana continues to redefine consistency and class at the highest level, scripting multiple records during India's dominant performance in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026.The Indian vice-captain not only led from the front with the bat but also became the first player in the history of T20Is (men’s and women’s) to hit 600 fours. India’s batting unit also made history as they crossed the 200-run mark for the first time in Women’s T20 World Cup history, posting a commanding 209/5 against the Netherlands. ALSO READ: IND vs AFG 2nd ODI: India thrash Afghanistan by 170 runs, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan shine Smriti Mandhana added another golden chapter to her career by becoming the first-ever player to hit 600 fours in T20 internationals across both men’s and women’s cricket. The stylish left-hander also continued her remarkable World Cup form, registering her sixth 50-plus score in Women’s T20 World Cup history, the most for India, going past Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj. India’s innings against the Netherlands turned out to be a landmark moment as the team crossed 200 for the first time in Wo…

Seven stars, one remarkable journey: Players set to complete a decade ... Seven iconic cricketers, including Harmanpreet Kaur and Ellyse Perry, are set to feature in their 10th consecutive Women's T20 World Cup. The milestone celebrates their extraordinary structural longevity from the tournament's 2009 inception to England 2026 New Delhi:As the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 gets set to begin in England and Wales on June 12, the tournament will not only showcase the next generation of stars but also celebrate a rare feat of longevity. From the inaugural edition in 2009 to the upcoming 10th instalment, women’s cricket has undergone a dramatic transformation. Professional contracts have expanded, crowds have grown, and the game’s global reach has widened significantly. Through every stage of that evolution, a select group of cricketers has remained a constant presence. This year, seven players are poised to achieve a unique milestone by featuring in all 10 editions of the Women’s T20 World Cup since the competition’s inception. Harmanpreet Kaur (India) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, whose World Cup story began in England in 2009 and comes full circle with another campaign on …

Harmanpreet the latest woman to go where no man has - ESPN Harmanpreet Kaurwill play her 200th T20I on Sunday whenIndiaface South Africa in Manchester. She will become the first player - male or female - to feature in 200 T20Is. Here is a list of major milestones achieved by women before men in T20I cricket. The men's game might get more attention, but the women got there first. The first T20I match ever was played between the women's teams of England and New Zealand during the 2004 tour,in Hoveon August 5, 2004. It was played about six months before the first men's T20I, between New Zealand and Australiain Aucklandon February 17, 2005. ... is in the name ofAmy Satterthwaite. She ended with figures of 6 for 17 for New Zealandagainst England in 2007in Taunton. The first five-for in a T20 World Cup game was recorded at the same venue in 2009 byPriyanka Royfor India when she took 5 for 16against Pakistan. Only a few hours after that did the first five-for in a men's T20I come about, by Pakistan'sUmar Gulagainst New Zealand at The Oval, also in aT20 World Cup game. The first bowler, man or woman, to take a T20I seven-wicket haul was Netherlands'Frederique Overdijkagainst France i…

Mandhana becomes first-ever batter across men's and women's T20Is to... Smriti Mandhana scripted history by becoming the first player across men's and women's T20Is to hit 600 fours. The India vice-captain struck 74 off 47 balls and, alongside Shafali Verma (55), added 115 runs for the opening wicket against the Netherlands. Late cameos from Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma helped India post a record Women's T20 World Cup total of 209/5.

Big blow for Team India: Pratika Rawal ruled out of Women's Cricket ... Team India have named Shafali Verma as a replacement for Pratika Rawal, who has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Rawal scored 308 runs in six innings at an average of 51.33. Rawal became the tournament’s second-highest run-getter after Smriti Mandhana (365 runs). The 25-year-old’s performance sealed India’s semi-final spot in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Rawal scored a scintillating 122 off 134 balls against New Zealand. Her 212-run partnership with Smriti Mandhana (109 off 95 balls) was the highest feat by an Indian pair. They played together for more than 33 overs. However, she twisted her ankle during the final group-stage match against Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai. While she could not bat in the rain-hit game, Pratika was in outstanding form before the injury. Pratika Rawalis relatively new to world cricket. She made her debut in December 2024. Since then, Rawal has amassed 1,110 runs in 23 innings at an average of 50.45. She has already scored two centuries, with the highest score being 154 against Ireland. Pratika Rawal’s injury helps Shafali Verma make a com…

Mandhana becomes first-ever batter across men's and women's T20Is to ... Cricket Feed · about 6 hours ago Mandhana becomes first-ever batter across men's and women's T20Is to... Smriti Mandhana scripted history by becoming the first player across men's and women's T20Is to hit 600 fours. The India vice-captain struck 74 off 47 balls and, alongside Shafali Verma (55), added 115 runs for the opening wicket against the Netherlands. Late cameos from Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma helped India post a record Women's T20 World Cup total of 209/5. By Emily Richards © Times of India Cricket Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the annals of cricket history during India's Women's T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands, becoming the first batter in T20 internationals, regardless of gender, to reach the milestone of 600 fours. This achievement underscores her exceptional talent and consistency, particularly in a format that demands both aggression and finesse. Mandhana's innings of 74 runs off just 47 deliveries was not only a personal triumph but also a critical component of India's innings, which saw the team post a record total of 209 runs—its highest in Women's T20 World Cup history. He…

Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes first-ever player to scale … 2025 has become all the more memorable forSmriti Mandhana. The Indian opening batter achieved a special milestone when she went past the 18-run mark in the Women's World Cup 2025 fixture againstAustraliaat the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The 29-year-old has become the first-ever player in the history of women's cricket to score 1,000 ODI runs in a single calendar year. Mandhana achieved the feat in the eighth over of the innings off the bowling of Sophie Molineux. Mandhana achieved the milestone by dancing down the track and smashing the spinner for a six towards long-on. The Indian vice-captain now holds the record for scoring the most runs in a single calendar year, and she achieved the feat in the previous contest against South Africa, surpassingBelinda Clark's tally of 970 runs in 1997. In the match against Australia, Mandhana also surpassed the 5000-run mark in women's ODIs, becoming the youngest and quickest to do so. The left-hander eventually walked back to the hut after scoring 80 runs off 66 balls with the help of nine fours and three sixes. Mandhana has already scored four …

Smriti Mandhana Scripts History During IND-W Vs SA-W 1st ODI In ... New Delhi:Star India opener Smriti Mandhana achieved a significant career milestone by crossing 7,000 international runs across formats when the southpaw reached three figures in the first of three ODIs against South Africa women at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. It was her sixth ODI hundred, second against South Africa and first at home. Legendary Mithali Raj leads the list with 10868 runs while Mandhana’s teammate and India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is in third with 6870 runs. Opting to bat first, India women suffered an early collapse with half of the side back in the hut with just 99 runs on board in the 22nd over. The 27-year-old Mandhana stood tall against all odds in a masterful display of resilience and skill. She forged a crucial 81-run partnership with Deepti Sharma (37) for the sixth wicket, propelling India past the 200-run mark. She reached her ton with a single off Masabata Klaas and put and end to the two-year century drought. Mandhana’s last international century came against the West Indies during the 2022 ODI World Cup. Although she has been a consistent run-scorer across form…

Smriti Mandhana holds No.2 spot, Harmanpreet Kaur climbs in latest ICC Women’s T20I rankings - The Economic Times Agencies Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana India’s Smriti Mandhana retained her No.2 position in the latest ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur moved up to 14th in the list released on Tuesday. Among Indian batters, Shafali Verma continued to hold sixth place, keeping her spot in the top 10, while Jemimah Rodrigues remained just outside at joint 11th. Also Read: International Women’s Day: Smriti Mandhana named in Barbie’s first-ever Dream Team In the bowling rankings, spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbed one spot to third, also strengthening her position as the No.3-ranked all-rounder. Pacer Renuka Singh Thakur held steady at sixth, while seamer Arundhati Reddy slipped one place to 11th, narrowly missing out on a top-10 spot. Globally, Australia opener Georgia Voll broke into the top 10 of the batting rankings for the first time. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine also made gains, rising two places to 18th following back-to-back half-centuries against South Africa. Live Events The latest update, which factors in matches from the ongoin…

Smriti Mandhana Creates History; Becomes First Male Or Female Cricketer ... Smriti Mandhana created history and achieved an unprecedented feat, which has not been done before in either men's or women's T20I cricket, as she continued her brilliant start to the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign during India's second match against the Netherlands on Wednesday (June 17) at the Headingley Cricket Stadium in Leeds. The Indian vice-captain won the Player of the Match (POTM) award as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side registered a thumping 95-run victory. Mandhana scored her second consecutive half-century in the tournament with a knock of 74 runs in just 47 balls that included 11 boundaries and one six. She put up a 115-run opening partnership with Shafali Verma, who hit a 38-ball 66. Smriti Mandhana Creates History Through the course of her knock, Mandhana completed 600 boundaries in the shortest format of the game at the international level. She is the first male or female cricketer to manage this feat in either men's T20I or women's T20I cricket. Across both genders, New Zealand's Suzie Bates is the only player to achieve the feat. Among male players, Babar Azam leads the list. Rohit Sha…