Harmanpreet Kaur surpasses Meg Lanning’s record with historic captaincy feat after T20I series triumph over Sri Lanka

India won a command eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on December 26, 2025, sealing the five-match series 3-0. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched his name in history with this triumph, shattering Meg Lanning’s assessment as captain of the women’s T20Is. Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 79 allowed India to chase down 113 in just 13.2 overs, while bowlers Renuka Singh (4/21) and Deepti Sharma (3/18) dismantled Sri Lanka for 112/7.​

Harmanpreet Kaur creates history surpassing Meg Lanning’s record

Harmanpreet has now claimed the pinnacle of success as captain in women’s T20Is, scoring 77 wins in 130 matches played, surpassing former Australia captain Lanning’s mark of 76 wins in just 100 outings. This historic achievement takes into account the super triumphs, highlighting Kaur’s talent to deliver under pressure in the shortest format.​

Her record speaks volumes of remarkable longevity and resilience, as she has led India in more T20I matches than any other player in the world, while racking up 185 appearances in total for the team – a testament to her enduring presence since bursting onto the international stage in 2010.

The emphatic 3-0 triumph over Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram not only sealed the victory but also etched Kaur’s 16th win against them – the biggest win by any captain against a single opponent – underlining her dominance in bilateral competitions. The milestone comes amid a stellar 2025 for the 36-year-old, who has revitalized her form with the bat and boosted team morale, putting India in a strong position for events to come.

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All-time captaincy leaders in women’s T20Is

Since becoming India’s full-time T20I captain in 2016, Harmanpreet has maintained an impressive winning percentage of 58.46, guiding the team through a period of sustained competitiveness. Under her leadership, India regularly challenged top teams and reached several World Cup semi-finals, reflecting the stability and confidence she instilled in the team.

England’s famous captains Heather Knight And Charlotte Edwards Also featured high on the list, with Knight recording around 71-72 wins in 96 games and Edwards finishing with 68 wins in 93 games. Although both were influential figures in England, their numbers highlight the scale of Harmanpreet’s achievements in terms of volume and efficiency.

This record-breaking run in 2025 has given Indian women’s cricket a timely boost, building confidence and momentum as the team prepares for the upcoming world tournament.

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