Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Top 5 players who were also part of the inaugural edition in 2009

Only Indian player, who is part of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, also played in the maiden edition in 2009.

Arguably, T20I cricket is the most thrilling and entertaining format as it often produces nail-biting games and last-over finishes. In T20Is, a single over can change the entire scenario of the match, which often has a great impact on result of match.

Not only in men’s cricket, the format also poses same challenge in women’s cricket as well. And when it comes to some big tournaments, things go one step up and competition gets even higher. Talking about the Women’s T20 World Cup, it has also produced countless stars and unforgettable moments.

The maiden edition of the tournament took place in 2009, when England Women won the title by defeating New Zealand in the final. With six titles, Australia Women are the most successful team in the tournament.

It is conducted after a gap of two years and the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is the 10th edition. Interestingly, a few players from the 2026 edition also featured in the inaugural edition in 2009.

They have impressed with their consistent performances, which has forced their teams to back them again and again in the tournament. In this listicle, let’s take a look at the top 5 players from the 2026 edition who were also part of the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup.

Top 5 players part of both 2009 and 2026 editions of Women’s T20 World Cup

5. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)

Marizanne Kapp is one of the most experienced players for South Africa Women. She is expected to play a key role for her team with both bat and ball in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. She also played in the 2009 edition, featuring in just one game against Australia. Kapp scored 18* runs and gave away 21 runs in the match without a wicket.

4. Sophie Devine (New Zealand)

Sophie Devine is another all-rounder who played in the 2009 edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup. The New Zealand stalwart played in three games, picking two wickets at an economy of 4.90 and scoring 24 runs at a strike rate of 171.42. With 154 T20Is in her kitty so far, she holds the second spot in the list of players with the most T20Is for New Zealand Women.

3. Ellyse Perry (Australia)

Ellyse Perry is one of the best all-rounders to ever play for Australia Women. She is set to play the 2026 edition of T20 World Cup. The 35-year-old will leave no stone unturned to help Australia win another title. She made her T20I debut in 2008 and played in the T20 World Cup 2009. Featuring in four matches, she claimed two wickets and scored an unbeaten four runs.

2. Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka Women are among the teams who will aim for their maiden title in the 2026 edition. Chamari Athapaththu will lead them in the tournament. In the 2009 season, she played one game against India and scored 16 runs. She did not bowl in any overs.

Chamari has a superb record in T20 World Cup, with 711 runs in 32 matches at an average of 22.21 and a strike rate of 102.15, including three half-centuries. With the ball, she has picked up 13 wickets at an economy of 6.57.

1. Harmanpreet Kaur- India

Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India Women in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. She also played in the maiden edition in 2009, where she featured in four games, but batted in only two of them. The right-handed batter was dismissed for eight runs against England and was dismissed for a golden duck against New Zealand in the first semi-final.

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