Harmanpreet Kaur surpassed Meg Lanning’s record with a historic captaincy feat after the T20 series win over Sri Lanka.

India took the lead Win over Sri Lanka by eight wickets In the 3rd T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on December 26, 2025, they sealed the five-match series 3-0. captain Harmanpreet Kaur With this victory he registered his name in history. Meg Lanning’s record As captain in Women’s T20I. Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 79 off 42 balls helped India chase down 113 in just 13.2 overs, while bowlers Renuka Singh (4/21) and Deepti Sharma (3/18) dismantled Sri Lanka at 112/7.

Harmanpreet Kaur creates history by leaving behind Meg Lanning’s record

Harmanpreet has now claimed the pinnacle of captaincy success in Women’s T20Is, with 77 wins in 130 matches, only surpassing Australia’s leading former captain Lanning’s tally of 76 wins in 100 matches. This historic achievement was a factor in the Super Over win, highlighting Kaur’s ability to perform well under pressure in the shortest format.​

His record speaks volumes of remarkable longevity and resilience, as he has led India in more T20I games than any other player globally, while also making a total of 185 appearances for the team – testament to his enduring presence since bursting onto the international scene in 2010.

An emphatic 3-0 win over Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram not only sealed the series, but also marked Kaur’s 16th win against them – the most by any captain over a single opponent – ​​underscoring her dominance in bilateral competitions. The milestone comes amid a stellar 2025 for the 36-year-old, who has revived his form with the bat and boosted team morale, putting India in a strong position for the upcoming competitions.

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All-time captaincy leader in Women’s T20I

Since taking over as India’s full-time T20I captain in 2016, Harmanpreet has maintained an impressive win percentage of 58.46, guiding the team through a sustained period of competition. Under his leadership, India has regularly challenged top teams and reached several World Cup semi-finals, which reflects the stability and belief he has instilled in the team.

Famous captains of England heather knight And Charlotte Edwards Also featuring prominently in the list, Knight finished with around 71-72 wins in 96 games and Edwards finished with 68 wins in 93 games. While both have been influential figures for England, their numbers highlight the scale of Harmanpreet’s achievement in terms of both quantity and efficiency.

This record-breaking run in 2025 has given a timely boost to Indian women’s cricket, strengthening confidence and momentum as the team heads towards the upcoming global tournament.

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