India’s Harmanpreet Kaur has made history as the most successful captain in women’s T20 internationals, surpassing Australia’s former leader Meg Lanning. Following India’s convincing eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third T20I, Harmanpreet achieved this milestone, boasting 77 wins from 130 matches as captain in the format, exceeding Lanning’s 76 wins from 100 games at Australia’s helm.
In a statement, Harmanpreet humbly acknowledged her unprecedented feat, attributing the success to her team’s exceptional performance. She expressed gratitude to her teammates, emphasizing their crucial role in the team’s triumphs and underlining that this achievement is just the beginning for the squad as they gear up for future challenges, including the upcoming T20 World Cup.
This record-breaking achievement adds to Harmanpreet’s remarkable year, which saw her lead India to their first Women’s ODI World Cup title in November. Reflecting on the recent victory against Sri Lanka, Harmanpreet praised the team’s overall display and highlighted the importance of maintaining high standards and aggressiveness as they prepare for the Women’s T20 World Cup in June 2026.
Harmanpreet commended the team’s bowling unit for their pivotal role in securing victories, emphasizing the significance of consistent performances in the bowling department for successful outcomes. Looking ahead, India and Sri Lanka are set to clash in the fourth T20I at the same venue in Trivandrum on Sunday.
