Laura Cardoso claims record 9-wicket haul as Brazil crush Lesotho in Women’s T20I

The landmark achievement came during Brazil’s match against Lesotho women's cricket team, where Cardoso delivered a sensational spell, finishing with figures of 9 for 4

Brasília: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-April 9th, 2026) Brazil’s fast bowler Laura Cardoso produced a historic performance to set a new world record in Women’s T20 International cricket, taking nine wickets in a single innings — the best figures ever recorded in the format.

The landmark achievement came during Brazil’s match against Lesotho women's cricket team, where Cardoso delivered a sensational spell, finishing with figures of 9 for 4. Her effort makes her the first player in international cricket history to claim nine wickets in a T20I innings.

The previous best in men’s T20I cricket was held by Sonam Yeshi, who took eight wickets in 2025.

In women’s T20Is, the earlier record belonged to Rohmalia, who had taken seven wickets in an innings.

Earlier in the match, Brazil women's cricket team posted a commanding total of 202 runs after batting first. In response, Lesotho were bundled out for just 13 runs, unable to withstand Cardoso’s devastating bowling.

Brazil sealed a comprehensive 189-run victory, underlining their dominance in the contest and marking one of the most emphatic wins in Women’s T20I history.