Laura Cardoso Makes T20I History with Record Nine-Wicket Haul Brazil’s Laura Cardoso etched her name into the record books by becoming the first player in either men’s or women’s T20I cricket to claim nine wickets in a single innings. The milestone was achieved during Brazil’s crushing 189-run victory over Lesotho in a T20I match, where Cardoso delivered a historic performance that redefined the boundaries of bowling excellence in the format. Her figures of 9/4 from three overs not only shattered the previous record but also cemented her place as a pioneer in the sport. Cardoso’s innings-breaking spell began in the second over, where she struck a hat-trick to set the tone for Brazil’s dominance. The momentum carried into the fourth over, during which she picked up four more wickets, bringing her tally to seven. Her brilliance continued in the sixth over, where she secured two additional wickets to reach the unprecedented total of nine. The final wicket of the innings was claimed by teammate Marianne Artur, as Lesotho were bowled out for a paltry 13 runs in 6.2 overs. This staggering total marked the lowest team score in T20I history, underscoring the magnitude of Brazil’s dominance. The match itself was a masterclass in both batting and bowling. Brazil’s attack, led by Cardoso, dismantled Lesotho’s batting lineup with precision. The hosts’ innings, however, was equally impressive, as they posted a commanding total of 202 runs. The foundation of this score was laid by Roberta Avery, who scored 48 off 35 balls, and Monnike Machado, whose unbeaten 69 off 41 balls anchored the innings. Their partnership provided the platform for Brazil’s bowlers to exploit the opposition’s weaknesses. Cardoso’s achievement surpassed the previous best in T20I history.#lesotho #laura_cardoso #monnike_machado #marianne_artur #roberta_avery
Brazil Bowler Laura Cardoso Shatters T20 Women’s International Record with Nine-Wicket Haul Brazil’s Laura Cardoso etched her name into cricket history with a record-breaking nine-wicket haul in a T20 Women’s International against Lesotho during the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20 International Tournament in Botswana. The 21-year-old right-arm seamer’s performance, which included a hat-trick and five consecutive dismissals, secured a dominant 189-run victory for Brazil, who posted a formidable total of 202-8 in their innings. Wicketkeeper Monnike Machado contributed 69 off 41 balls to anchor the innings, setting the stage for Brazil’s emphatic response. Cardoso’s dominance began with a hat-trick in her first over, the second of Lesotho’s innings, as she dismissed three batters in quick succession. The momentum shifted further when she claimed five consecutive wickets in her second over, a feat that had never been achieved in a Women’s T20 International. This streak of dismissals, which included four wickets in the final two balls of her second over, propelled Brazil to a commanding position. Lesotho’s innings collapsed rapidly, with the team bowled out for just 13 runs, marking the lowest total in a T20 International. Despite her stellar performance, Cardoso was unable to complete a perfect nine-wicket haul due to a change in bowling strategy after her third over. Her final dismissal came on the fifth ball of the fifth over, with the bowler replaced for the following over. Nevertheless, her achievement of nine wickets in the match surpassed the previous record, which had been held by Indonesia’s Rohmalia Rohmalia, who had taken seven wickets in a T20 International against Mongolia in 2024.#botswana #lesotho #laura_cardoso #monnike_machado #bcakalahari_womenst20_international_tournament
