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Harmanpreet Kaur Makes History as Most Capped Women's Cricketer

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has become the most capped player in women's international cricket history by playing her 356th match. She achieved the milestone while leading India in the second T20I against Australia, surpassing New Zealand's Suzie Bates. Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry sits third on the all-time list with 349 international appearances. Kaur, who also led India to a World Cup title in 2025, expressed pride in the achievement and her commitment to continue contributing to the team.

Key Points: Harmanpreet Kaur: Most Capped Player in Women's Cricket

  • Surpassed NZ's Suzie Bates
  • Played 356 international matches
  • Led India to 2025 World Cup title
  • Veteran of 161 ODIs and 189 T20Is
  • Third is Ellyse Perry with 349 caps
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Harmanpreet Kaur becomes most capped international player in women's cricket

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur surpasses Suzie Bates to become the most capped international player in women's cricket history with 356 matches.

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes most capped international player in women's cricket
"It's a great achievement for me. Hopefully I'll keep doing the hard work for the team and keep playing as much as I can. - Harmanpreet Kaur"

Canberra, February 19

Team India Women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur has scripted history as she has now become the most capped international player in women's cricket history. 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.

By taking the field in her 356th international match on February 19, Kaur surpassed New Zealand legend Suzie Bates to become the most-capped player in the history of the women's international game.

After Harmanpreet and Suzie Bates, Ellyse Perry (349 matches, Australia) takes the third spot in the list of women cricketers with the most internatinal appearances. Former India cricketer Mithali Raj has played 333 matches, while Charlotte Edwards represented England in 309 games. Sophie Devine (305, New Zealand), Heather Knight (303, England), and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (302, England) also feature among the players with the most international appearances in women's cricket.

Harmanpreet has featured in six Tests, 161 ODIs and I89* T20Is so far in her cricketing career. In the six Tests she has featured in, the Indian cricketer has scored 200 runs. The 36-year-old has 4,409 runs in the ODIs and 3,784 runs in T20Is so far.

Notably, the veteran Indian cricketer has also featured in 35 Women's Premier League matches, 62 Women's Big Bash League, and 10 Women's 100 matches.

Harmanpreet Kaur led the Women in Blue to their first-ever World Cup title win in the 2025 World Cup edition as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final to claim the title.

At the toss for the India vs Australia 2nd T20I on Thursday, Harmanpreet Kaur, on becoming the most capped international player in women's cricket, said, "It's a great achievement for me. Hopefully I'll keep doing the hard work for the team and keep playing as much as I can."

- ANI

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Rohit P
A true legend. To surpass names like Suzie Bates and be ahead of Ellyse Perry shows the longevity and consistency. Her aggressive batting changed how women's cricket is played in India. More power to her!
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Aditya G
Fantastic news! But we must also acknowledge the system and the players before her like Mithali Raj who paved the way. Harmanpreet's success is built on the shoulders of giants. Here's to many more matches, Captain!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan from Australia, huge congratulations to Harmanpreet! She's a fierce competitor and a joy to watch. To lead your country to a World Cup win and achieve this cap record is simply phenomenal. Respect.
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Karthik V
️ 356 matches is no joke! The travel, the pressure, the injuries... it takes immense dedication. While her recent form in some series has been a bit up and down, this record speaks volumes about her contribution to the game. A living legend.
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Nisha Z
This makes me so emotional! I remember watching her as a young girl. She's inspired a whole generation to pick up the bat. From Punjab to the world stage – her journey is the stuff of dreams. Chak De Phatte, Harmanpreet!

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