India complied with the order Eight wicket win over Sri Lanka On 26 December 2025, Thiruvananthapuram sealed the five-match series 3-0 in the third T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium. captain Harmanpreet Kaur broke and engraved his name in history with this victory Meg Lanning record As captain in Women’s T20Is. Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 79 off 42 balls chased India down for 113 in just 13.2 overs, while bowlers Renuka Singh (4/21) and Deepti Sharma (3/18) powered Sri Lanka to 112/7.
Harmanpreet Kaur makes history beating Meg Lanning’s record
Harmanpreet has now claimed the pinnacle of captaincy success in Women’s T20Is, with 77 wins in 130 matches played, surpassing Australia’s pioneering former captain Lanning’s mark of 76 wins in just 100 outings. This remarkable achievement highlights Kaur’s ability to perform under pressure in the shortest format leading to super wins.
His record speaks volumes of remarkable longevity and endurance as he has captained India in more T20Is than any other player globally, while amassing 185 total appearances for the side – a testament to his enduring presence since breaking onto the international scene in 2010.
A 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram not only rubber-stamped Kaur’s 16th win against them – the most by any captain over a single opponent – underlining their dominance in bilateral competitions. The milestone coincides with a glorious 2025 for the 36-year-old, who has revived his form with the bat and boosted the morale of the team, putting India in a strong position for what is to come.
All-time captaincy leaders in Women’s T20Is
After taking over as India’s full-time T20I captain in 2016, Harmanpreet has maintained an impressive winning percentage of 58.46, guiding the team through a sustained competitive run. Under his leadership, India have regularly challenged top sides and reached the semi-finals of the World Cup on several occasions, reflecting the stability and confidence he has instilled in the squad.
Famous captains of England Heather Knight and Charlotte Edwards Knight stands out on the list, finishing with about 71-72 wins in 96 games and Edwards with 68 wins in 93 games. While both have been impressive figures for England, their numbers highlight the extent of Harmanpreet’s achievements, both 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 heads towards the upcoming global tournament.
| Rank | captain | Winner | Matches |
| 1 | Harmanpreet Kaur (IND) | 77 | 130 |
| 2 | Meg Lanning (AUS) | 76 | 100 |
| 3 | Heather Knight (England) | 71-72 | 96 |
| 4 | Charlotte Edwards (England) | 68 | 93 |
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