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List of Female Cricketers with Most International Matches: Although the Indian women's cricket team, under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, may have lost the third and final T20 International match against England, Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has set a new world record. Surpassing New Zealand's legendary player Suzie Bates, Kaur has now become the woman cricketer with the most international appearances in the world. Harman will next take the field for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, where India is set to face its arch-rival, Pakistan, in a marquee clash.
Harmanpreet Kaur Breaks World Record Against England
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The Indian women's cricket team suffered a 6-wicket defeat in the third T20 International match against England. However, the moment Captain Harmanpreet Kaur stepped onto the field, she made history. She has now become the player with the highest number of international appearances across all three formats Tests, ODIs, and T20s combined. The match played against England marked the 368th appearance of Harmanpreet's career.
Previously, this record was held by New Zealand's Suzie Bates, who has played 367 matches.Top 5 Women Cricketers with Most International Matches
The list of the top five players with the most matches in international women's cricket, along with their statistics (as depicted in the image), is as follows:
| Player (Country) | Total Matches | Tests | ODIs | T20Is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur (India) | 368 | 7 | 164 | 197 |
| Suzie Bates (New Zealand) | 367 | — | 184 | 183 |
| Ellyse Perry (Australia) | 357 | 15 | 168 | 174 |
| Mithali Raj (India) | 333 | 12 | 232 | 89 |
| Sophie Devine (New Zealand) | 313 | — | 159 | 154 |
Harmanpreet Kaur had already surpassed former legendary captain Mithali Raj to become the player with the most international matches played for India. Mithali Raj played a total of 333 international matches during her illustrious career.
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Harmanpreet Kaur's Cricket Career: Debuted in 2009
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Harmanpreet Kaur began her international career in 2009, when she received the opportunity to play her first match against Pakistan. At that time, the Indian team was led by the legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami. However, Kaur did not get a chance to bat in her debut match, as the Indian top order had already defeated Pakistan before she could take the crease.
Subsequently, on November 10, 2009, she stepped out to bat at the international level for the first time against England, where she scored eight runs. In the same year, Harmanpreet also played her first T20 International match. Later, in 2014, Kaur got the opportunity to make her debut in Test cricket, and since then, she has remained the backbone of the Indian team.
Harmanpreet Kaur Career Statistics and Record Breakdown
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Harmanpreet Kaur's performance across all three formats has been truly remarkable; her statistics are as follows
- Test Cricket: To date, Harmanpreet has played a total of 7 Test matches, scoring 230 runs, which includes one magnificent half-century.
- One Day Internationals (ODI): Kaur has scored 4,541 runs in 164 ODI matches so far, maintaining an average of approximately 45.41. In this format, she has 7 splendid centuries and 24 half-centuries to her name.
- T20 Internationals (T20I): In this fast-paced format of cricket, Harmanpreet has scored 4,075 runs across a record 197 matches—the highest by any player.
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