Harmanpreet Kaur will become the first cricketer to play 200 T20Is.
No male player has achieved this feat.
Among men, Paul Stirling of Ireland has played the most matches (163).
This record will be set in the match against South Africa.
New Delhi | Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is on the verge of creating history. As she takes the field against South Africa, she will become the first cricketer in the world to play 200 T20 International matches. This is a record that no one has been able to achieve so far.
A New Milestone in the World of Cricket
This will be Harmanpreet Kaur's 200th T20 International match, making her the most experienced player in the world in this format.
This achievement is also special because no male player in the history of cricket has played 200 T20 International matches.
England's Danni Wyatt is in third place with 183 matches, while Australia's Ellyse Perry has played 177 matches.
The Indian team's vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, is also in fifth place on this list with 168 matches.
Harmanpreet's Stellar Career
In her career of 199 matches, Harmanpreet has scored 4130 runs at an average of nearly 30. She has also scored a magnificent century during this period.
Under her captaincy, the Indian team has been performing consistently well and has also had a great start in the current T20 World Cup.
In this tournament, the Indian team has made a strong start by defeating Pakistan and the Netherlands in their first two matches.
The team now has to face strong teams like South Africa, Bangladesh, and Australia in the group stage.
To secure a place in the semi-finals, India will need to win at least two of the remaining three matches, and Harmanpreet's experience will play a crucial role.
This achievement is a moment of pride not only for Harmanpreet but for all of Indian cricket and the world of women's sports. It will inspire young players.