India women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur created history on Thursday (February 19) by becoming the most-capped player in women’s international cricket. The 36-year-old middle-order batter from Moga, Punjab, achieved the milestone during India’s second T20I against Australia at Manuka Oval in Canberra, marking her 356th international appearance and surpassing New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, who has featured in 355 matches for her country.
Bates’ last international outing came during the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash against England in Visakhapatnam on October 26, 2025. Harmanpreet’s latest appearance ensured she moved ahead at the top of the all-time list, underlining her longevity and consistency at the highest level.
Since making her debut against Pakistan in Bowral on March 7, 2009, Harmanpreet has been a central figure in Indian women’s cricket. Over the years, she has played six Test matches, 161 One-Day Internationals, and 189 T20 Internationals. She already holds the record for the most T20I appearances in women’s cricket, further highlighting her sustained presence in the format.
Special day for Harmanpreet Kaur.
Most capped player in women’s internationals. pic.twitter.com/kf5IKwMkgy
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) February 19, 2026
Most matches in women’s cricket
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | TOTAL MATCHES | TESTs | ODIs | T20Is |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India | 356* | 6 | 161 | 189* |
| Suzie Bates | New Zealand | 355 | 0 | 178 | 177 |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | 349* | 14 | 165 | 170* |
| Mithali Raj | India | 333 | 12 | 232 | 89 |
| Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 305 | 0 | 159 | 146 |
| Heather Knight | England | 303 | 14 | 157 | 132 |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | England | 302 | 4 | 120 | 178 |
Her contributions extend beyond just appearances. Harmanpreet has scored 200 runs in Tests, 4,409 runs in ODIs, and 3,784 runs in T20Is, taking her overall international run tally past 8,300. She has registered eight centuries and 38 half-centuries across formats. In addition, she has made useful contributions with the ball, claiming 75 wickets in international cricket, and has been reliable in the field with 139 catches.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s record for India
| FORMAT | MATCHES | RUNS | AVERAGE | BEST SCORE | 100/50s | WICKETS | BEST FIGURES | CATCHES |
| Tests | 6 | 200 | 25.00 | 69 | 0/1 | 12 | 5/44 | 0 |
| ODIs | 161 | 4409 | 37.05 | 171* | 7/22 | 31 | 2/16 | 67 |
| T20Is | 189* | 3784* | 29.33 | 103 | 1/15 | 32 | 4/23 | 72 |
| Total | 356* | 8393* | 30+ | 171* | 8/38 | 75 | 5/44 | 139 |
Speaking about the milestone at the toss, Harmanpreet described it as a proud achievement and expressed her desire to continue contributing to the team. Head coach Amol Muzumdar also praised her accomplishment, calling it a special moment for Indian women’s cricket.
