NEW DELHI: India’s World Cup winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur added another glittering milestone to her illustrious career during the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram.
With this win, Harmanpreet became the most successful captain in women’s T20 internationals, moving past several legendary names in the process.
In a#TeamIndia captain Harmanpreet Kaur creates history with a fantastic win in Trivandrum 🔝
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/Vkn1t7b6Dm#INDvSL , @ImHarmanpreet , @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/qluP4CiJzl
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 26, 2025
Most wins as captain in Women’s T20Is
Harmanpreet now stands alone at the top of the list for most wins as captain in women’s T20 internationals. She has reached the summit while competing against some of the finest leaders the game has seen.
Harmanpreet Kaur (IND-W) – 77 wins*
Meg Lanning (AUS-W) – 76 wins
Heather Knight (ENG-W) – 72 wins
Charlotte Edwards (ENG-W) – 68 wins
Dominance against Sri Lanka
Harmanpreet’s command as captain is also reflected in her record against individual opponents. Her India side has enjoyed repeated success against Sri Lanka, giving her the most wins by a captain against a single team in women’s T20Is.
Harmanpreet Kaur vs SL-W – 16 wins*
Charlotte Edwards vs AUS-W – 14 wins
Harmanpreet Kaur vs BAN-W – 14 wins
Heather Knight vs NZ-W – 14 wins
India’s sustained supremacy over Sri Lanka
India Women’s dominance over Sri Lanka in the shortest format continues to grow. The ongoing series marks their fourth consecutive T20I series win against the island nation, with the only defeat coming in their very first meeting back in 2014 in India.
India secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five match T20I series with a convincing eight wicket victory in the third game.
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