Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes First Cricketer to Play 200 T20Is
Why in the news
India’s Harmanpreet Kaur reached 200 T20 internationals on 21 June 2026, becoming the first cricketer from either the men’s or women’s game to do so.
Key facts
- Milestone: 200th T20I, played against South Africa at Manchester in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- Record: first player in men’s or women’s cricket to play 200 T20Is.
- Debut: T20I debut in June 2009 against England at Taunton; ODI debut in March 2009 against Pakistan.
- Honour: Arjuna Award in 2017.
| Player | Country | T20I matches |
|---|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India | 200 |
| Suzie Bates | New Zealand | 184 |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | England | 183 |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | 177 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 169 |
About the women’s T20I appearance list
The table lists the leading women’s players by T20I appearances as reported.
Exam angle
- Know the record: most T20I appearances, men and women combined, now belongs to Harmanpreet Kaur.
- She is India’s captain in the tournament; head coach is Amol Muzumdar and vice-captain is Smriti Mandhana.
- Questions often combine a milestone with venue and opponent.