Harmanpreet Kaur captains her 150th T20I match for India against Pakistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the first cricketer to captain in 150 T20I matches on Saturday. The milestone occurred during a Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A contest against Pakistan held in Dubai. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat first to begin the fixture. India entered the match with a secured semifinal position following victories over Thailand and Hong Kong. Harmanpreet remains the only cricketer to reach this figure in the format, holding a significant lead over the next most experienced captain, Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka, who has 121 matches. The Indian captain stated that her priority remains enjoyment on the field rather than focusing on statistical milestones.
- •Harmanpreet Kaur captained her 150th T20I match in Dubai on September 5, 2026.
- •India has already secured a spot in the Women’s Asia Cup semifinals.
- •Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat first for Pakistan.
- •The 150-match milestone surpasses the totals of other prominent captains including Chamari Athapaththu and Meg Lanning.
- •India remains undefeated in the tournament following prior wins against Thailand and Hong Kong.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Harmanpreet Kaur creates history, becomes first cricketer ever to captain in 150 T20Is
"In a remarkable achievement, Harmanpreet Kaur captained her 150th T20I match during the Women's Asia Cup against Pakistan, solidifying her status as a leading figure in women's cricket. Her focus remains on enjoying the sport rather than tallying numbers, and this milestone places her ahead of many celebrated male captains in T20I history.
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