Harmanpreet Kaur’s relentless pursuit of greatness paid off spectacularly in Canberra. On February 19, during the second T20 against Australia, she stepped onto Manuka Oval for her 356th international match, breaking Suzie Bates’ record of 355.
This elevates her above peers like Ellyse Perry (349) and Mithali Raj (333), with Charlotte Edwards at 309. From her 2009 debut, Kaur’s stats read 6 Tests, 161 ODIs, 189 T20Is—a testament to her durability.
Leading from the front, she captained India to the 2025 ODI World Cup glory and a T20I sweep in England. Her Padma Shri recognition highlights a career of transformative achievements.
The first match in Sydney was a thriller cut short by rain. Australia managed 133 in 18 overs, Wareham (30 off 19) and Litchfield (26) resisting briefly. Arundhati Reddy’s four wickets sparked a collapse, backed by two-wicket hauls from Charani and Thakur.
India needed little time, reaching the target in 5.1 overs. Verma’s explosive 21 and Mandhana’s steady 16* clinched a 21-run DLS victory, handing India the series edge.
Kaur’s milestone arrives at a pivotal time, reinforcing India’s growing stature in world cricket and motivating young talents to dream big.