Birmingham: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a major milestone in women’s cricket, overtaking Mithali Raj to become India’s highest run-scorer in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.

Historic moment at Edgbaston

Harmanpreet entered the match level with Mithali Raj at 726 runs but surpassed the legendary batter with her very first run against Pakistan in the Group-stage clash.

She now leads the chart for India in Women’s T20 World Cups with 762 runs, going past Mithali’s 726 and further cementing her legacy in the format.

Elite company in global rankings

The Indian skipper’s achievement also propelled her up the all-time charts. Harmanpreet moved past Australia’s Beth Mooney to become the 9th-highest run-scorer in Women’s T20 World Cup history.

She reached the milestone in 40 matches and 34 innings, underlining her consistency and longevity on the global stage.

Among Indian players, the leading run-scorers in Women’s T20 World Cups now include:

  • Harmanpreet Kaur – 762 runs
  • Mithali Raj – 726 runs
  • Smriti Mandhana – 592 runs
  • Jemimah Rodrigues – 408 runs
  • Punam Raut – 375 runs

Crucial knock under pressure

Harmanpreet’s milestone came in a high-pressure situation. India were struggling at 18/2 when she walked in, but the skipper steadied the innings with a composed 36 off 35 balls.

She stitched together a vital 91-run partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who led the charge with a fluent 68. Their stand helped India recover and build momentum after early setbacks.

A late flourish from Richa Ghosh ensured India finished strongly at 170/6 in 20 overs.

Pakistan bowlers show resistance

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana led from the front with the ball, picking up 2/33 in her four overs. Sadia Iqbal also claimed two wickets, though she proved expensive.

Despite their efforts, India’s middle-order partnerships proved decisive in setting up a challenging total.

Conclusion

Harmanpreet Kaur’s record-breaking feat marks another milestone in her illustrious career and highlights her importance to Indian cricket. Beyond the numbers, her innings played a crucial role in stabilising the team and setting up a match-winning total. As India begin their World Cup campaign strongly, their captain continues to lead from the front—both with the bat and in the record books.