Top 5 captains with most wins in women's T20Is

Harmanpreet Kaur surpassed Meg Lanning to become the most successful skipper in women’s T20I history.

Women’s T20I cricket has witnessed a remarkable evolution in leadership standards, with captains playing a decisive role in shaping team identities and long-term success.

From associate nations rising on the global stage to traditional powerhouses asserting dominance, strong leadership has often been the difference between competitiveness and consistency.

That legacy has now entered a new chapter as Harmanpreet Kaur overtakes Meg Lanning to become the most successful captain in Women’s T20I history. Her achievement places her at the summit of an elite list, which we explore in this article.

5. Naruemol Chaiwai (Thailand) – 55

Naruemol Chaiwai holds the fifth spot among women’s T20I captains with 55 wins in 82 matches, boasting an impressive win percentage of around 67% during her tenure leading the Thai national team. As a steady right-handed batter and reliable leader, Chaiwai has been instrumental in elevating Thailand’s status in associate cricket.

Under her leadership, Thailand achieved some historic victories, including a remarkable win against Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup in October 2022, winning the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, and securing a gold medal at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

4. Charlotte Edwards (England) – 68

Charlotte Edwards, who led her team to 68 wins in 93 T20I matches (win percentage ~73%), is considered one of the pioneering figures in women’s cricket captaincy.

She guided England to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2009 and also led them to several Ashes series wins during her tenure from 2006 to 2016.

A prolific batter with over 2,600 T20 runs herself, Edwards combined tactical acumen with inspirational leadership, laying the foundation for England’s long-term success in the shortest format.

3. Heather Knight (England) – 72

England’s Heather Knight captained in 96 T20Is, securing 72 wins with a win percentage of 74%, over a nine-year tenure ending in 2025, highlighted by reaching multiple ICC finals, fostering a resilient team culture, and achieving notable bilateral successes, including strong Ashes performances, while becoming the first female English player to score centuries across all formats.

Knight continues to play a crucial part in England’s team, having adopted the role of a pure batter now, with Nat Sciver Brunt taking over as the captain.

2. Meg Lanning (Australia) – 76

Meg Lanning stands as Australia’s most dominant white-ball skipper. From 2014 until her international retirement in 2023, she amassed a remarkable 76 wins from 100 T20Is, translating to an extraordinary win percentage of around 76.

Under her composed and tactically astute leadership, Australia lifted four T20 World Cup titles in 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2023. Lanning’s on-field calmness, sharp decision-making, and relentless run-scoring consistency firmly cement her legacy as the greatest captain in the history of women’s cricket.

1. Harmanpreet Kaur (India) – 77

Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into cricketing history by becoming the most successful captain in Women’s T20Is after leading India to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram.

The victory marked her 77th T20I win as captain, surpassing the long-standing record of Meg Lanning. Harmanpreet also became the most-capped T20I captain, underlining her longevity and leadership, as India sealed the series 3-0 dominantly.

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