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Laura Cardoso Makes T20I History With Sensational Nine-Wicket Haul

Brazilian speedster Laura Cardoso created cricketing history by becoming the first player in T20I cricket to take nine wickets in a single innings. Her phenomenal spell of 9/4 from three overs demolished Lesotho and set a new world record. The match saw Brazil post 202 runs before bowling Lesotho out for just 13, securing a massive 189-run victory. This performance eclipsed previous records held by Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey and Indonesia's Rohmalia.

Key Points: Laura Cardoso Takes 9 Wickets, Sets T20I Record

  • Historic nine-wicket haul
  • Best-ever T20I bowling figures
  • Spell included a hat-trick
  • Brazil won by 189 runs
  • Surpassed previous records
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Brazil's Laura Cardoso makes T20I history with nine-wicket haul against Lesotho

Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes first cricketer to take 9 wickets in a T20I innings, achieving figures of 9/4 against Lesotho in a historic spell.

"The first player in either men's or women's T20I cricket to pick up nine wickets in a single innings - ICC"

Gaborone, April 9

Brazil speedster Laura Cardoso scripted history as she became the first player in either men's or women's T20I cricket to pick up nine wickets in a single innings on Thursday, according to the International Cricket Council.

The Brazilian pacer achieved this historic feat against Lesotho during Match No. 14 of the ongoing BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament 2026, which was played at the Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 in Gaborone.

During the clash, Laura Cardoso bowled a sensational spell, finishing with record-breaking figures of 9/4 from her three overs, which is now the best-ever bowling figures in men's or women's T20I cricket.

As per ICC, the previous best was held by Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey, who claimed eight wickets for just seven runs against Myanmar in a Men's T20I in 2025. In Women's T20Is, Cardoso surpassed Indonesia's Rohmalia's figures of 7/0 against Mongolia in 2024.

Coming to the match, Brazil's women's cricket team displayed dominance as they thrashed Lesotho by a massive 189-run margin in their latest encounter.

Brazil posted a formidable total of 202, built on key contributions from Roberta Avery, who scored 48 off 35 balls with five fours, and Monnike Machado, who remained unbeaten on 69 off 41 deliveries, including seven fours, setting up a challenging target.

The bowling was even more spectacular, led by Cardoso. Her extraordinary spell began in the second over with a hat-trick and continued with four more wickets in the fourth over, bringing her tally to seven. She didn't stop there--two additional wickets in the sixth over took her haul to nine, a record-breaking performance in an innings.

The final wicket fell to Marianne Artur as Lesotho were bowled out for just 13 runs in 6.2 overs. Cardoso's phenomenal effort and the collective bowling dominance ensured Brazil secured one of the largest victories in recent women's cricket history.

The match highlighted Brazil's all-around strength, with the batting lineup laying a solid foundation and the bowling attack executing with ruthless efficiency, demonstrating why they are a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Historic achievement, no doubt. But we must also consider the quality of opposition. Lesotho all out for 13 runs... this seems more like a mismatch than a competitive match. The ICC should look at the tournament structure to ensure meaningful contests for growth.
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Aditya G
A hat-trick and then four wickets in a single over? That's some serious pace bowling! Cardoso's name is now in the record books forever. It's inspiring to see such talent emerge from new cricketing nations. Jai Ho cricket! 🇧🇷
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, I love this! The game needs more strong women's teams from around the world. Imagine a future World Cup with Brazil, Thailand, and others challenging the established teams. Makes the sport so much more exciting.
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Karthik V
The scorecard is unbelievable. 202/3 vs 13 all out. While we celebrate Cardoso's individual brilliance, let's not forget the batter Monnike Machado who scored 69*. A complete team performance. Hope BCCI invites these emerging teams for tours to India.
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Nisha Z
This is what happens when passion meets opportunity. Brazil investing in women's cricket is paying off. In India, we need to support our women's cricket with the same fervor we show for the men's team. More power to all women athletes! 💪

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