On Tuesday, June 2 because of Harmanpreet Kaur playing her 368th match she now leads all women in international cricket appearances. The India skipper broke a milestone once more that was previously held by New Zealand’s Suzie Bates. Her presence on the field during the third T20I versus England marked the moment. Records have bent before under her stride yet here she stands again at the front. This time it is caps piling up like footsteps across years of steady play.
Out front is Kaur, just ahead of departing New Zealand icon Bates, sitting on 367 matches. Close behind comes Australian great Ellyse Perry, racking up 357 appearances so far. Their paths could cross again once the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup begins – both expected to play. Yet that edge likely stays with India’s captain, since Bates plans to step away from international play after the tournament wraps in England.
Most Matches Played in Women’s International Cricket
368: Harmanpreet Kaur
367: Suzie Bates
357: Ellyse Perry
333: Mithali Raj
313: Sophie Devine
Kaur closing in on another world record
Since stepping onto the field for India back in 2009, she’s stayed a constant presence in the team. Over nearly two decades, her journey includes 197 T20 Internationals, alongside 164 ODI appearances and seven Tests. Now nearing a rare mark, just three more outings will take her to 200 T20Is – a milestone never reached by any player, man or woman, in the game’s fastest format.
Out front is her count, Bates trailing well behind at 183 appearances, then Danii Wyatt close after with 180. When it comes to men’s play, Paul Stirling now holds top spot – his name down for 163 outings, edging past Rohit Sharma’s earlier mark of 159.
Out by the third over, Kaur’s half-century couldn’t shift the outcome
Right off the bat, Kaur slammed 56 not out from just 40 deliveries during the third T20I at Taunston. With Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma falling early, she kept things steady when pressure built fast. Thanks to her effort, India posted 180 for 5. Still, England fought back through Alice Capsey and Heather Knight, who both broke their quiet patches. Together, they stitched 137 runs for the fourth wicket, calmly chasing down the total. In the end, five wickets in hand, England won the game – and took the series 2–1.
