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On July 9, the Indian women’s team registered a six-wicket win over England in the fourth T20I at Manchester, taking a 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

The match also marked a historic moment for captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who matched an all-time appearance record previously held by Mithali Raj.

Harmanpreet matches Mithali's record

Harmanpreet Kaur has now played 333 international matches for India — the joint-highest for any Indian woman cricketer, equaling Mithali Raj. With one more appearance, she is set to become the most-capped player in Indian women’s cricket history.

The 36-year-old made her international debut on March 7, 2009.

Tests: 6 matches, 200 runs (highest score – 69), 12 wickets

ODIs: 146 matches, 3943 runs (6 centuries, 19 fifties, best – 171), 31 wickets

T20Is: 181 matches, 3639 runs (1 century, 14 fifties), 32 wickets

A seasoned all-rounder, Harmanpreet continues to be a vital force with both bat and ball.

England, after winning the toss, opted to bat first and posted 126 runs. In response, the Indian team chased down the target comfortably in 17 overs, losing just four wickets. Harmanpreet contributed a steady 26 runs, guiding India closer to a series victory.

In the fourth T20I, England, batting first, posted 126 for 7 in 20 overs. Opener Sophie Dunkley was the top scorer with 22 off 19 balls. On the bowling front for India, Radha Yadav impressed, taking 2 wickets for just 15 runs in her 4-over spell. Shreyanka Patil also chipped in with two crucial wickets.

Chasing 127, India got off to a solid start with Smriti Mandhana (32) and Shafali Verma (31) setting the platform. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur added a steady 26 off 25, while Jemimah Rodrigues finished unbeaten on 24, sealing the win with six wickets in hand and three overs to spare.

With this win, India now leads the series 3-1, making the final T20I on July 12 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, a mere formality. After this, both teams will turn their focus to a three-match ODI series.