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Harmanpreet Kaur: First to 200 T20Is!
21 Jun
Summary
- Harmanpreet Kaur achieved 200 T20I matches.
- She is the first cricketer in history to do so.
- Kaur debuted in T20 Internationals in 2009.
India's captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, etched her name in cricket history on Sunday by playing her 200th T20 International match. This landmark appearance occurred during the Women's World Cup clash against South Africa, making her the first player globally, across both men's and women's cricket, to reach this milestone.
Kaur's international career began in March 2009, with her first T20I appearance following in June of that year. Before the match, she was honored with a special jersey and cap marking her 200th game by head coach Amol Muzumdar and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana.
Reflecting on her journey, Kaur expressed gratitude for her family, friends, BCCI, and teammates. She acknowledged the significance of the achievement, noting it was an "amazing journey" and that she never anticipated reaching such a level. This accomplishment places her at the top of the list for most T20Is played by women, ahead of players like Suzie Bates and Smriti Mandhana, and also surpasses the records of leading male cricketers such as Paul Stirling and Rohit Sharma.
