Five India Women's cricketers with most matches in T20I history

Cricket in India is more than just a sport; it's an emotion that resonates deeply within the hearts of millions. While men's cricket has been in the spotlight for decades, women's cricket, especially in the T20 format, has gained significant momentum in recent years. In the realm of T20Is, India boasts a rich pool of talent, and among them, a few exceptional women have etched their names in history through their remarkable performances and unwavering dedication to the game.

Here are five Indian women cricketers who have made a mark by featuring in the most matches in T20I history, leaving an indelible imprint on the sport.

Most matches in T20I history (Women)

1. Harmanpreet Kaur | 157 Matches

The Indian female cricketer who has played the most matches in T20I history is Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur. She has played 157 matches so far in his career. She has left even Rohit Sharma behind in this matter.

Harmanpreet Kaur has scored 3189 runs in 157 T20 International matches at an average of 27.97. In this she has so far scored 1 century and 9 half-centuries. Her high score in batting has been 103 runs. While bowling, she also took 32 wickets.

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2. Smriti Mandhana | 124 Matches

A left-handed batting sensation, Smriti Mandhana's elegance and stroke play have enamored cricket enthusiasts worldwide. At a relatively young age, Smriti has already made her mark in T20Is, featuring in 124 matches, showcasing her potential to be a future great of the game. Smriti Mandhana has scored 2950 runs in 124 T20 International matches at an average of 27.97. Her high score in batting has been 87 runs.

3. Deepti Sharma | 100 Matches

Veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma has become the third Indian to complete 100 matches in the Women's T20I format. Deepti has been a vital part of India's white-ball teams for almost a decade. She has joined team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (157) and her deputy Smriti Mandhana (124) in most matches in T20I history. With the bat, she has 959 runs at an average of 24.58. The tally includes a couple of fifties. Her highest score is 64 while she has taken 96 wickets from 80 T20Is at an average of 25.09 so far. The tally includes a six-wicket haul (6/25).

4. Mithali Raj | 89 Matches

Indian Women's team former skipper Mithali Raj comes in the forth position in the list of Most matches in T20I history. She scored 2364 T20I runs in 89 matches at an average of 37.52. In this Mithali scored 17 half centuries with the best score of 97*.

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5. Jemimah Rodrigues | 88 Matches

Jemimah Rodrigues holds the fifth position in the list of Most matches in T20I history. The right handed batter has played 88 matches to date in his T20I career and has scored 1894 runs, with an average of 30.06. Her highest score is 76 while she took one T20I wicket in her career.