She claimed 9 wickets for just 4 runs in 3 overs, setting a new benchmark in women’s T20 cricket.
In a historic performance, Brazilian bowler Cardoso broke records in a T20 Women’s International match against Lesotho.
She claimed 9 wickets for just 4 runs in 3 overs, setting a new benchmark in women’s T20 cricket.
Previously, the record for the most wickets in a T20 inning was held by Indonesia’s Ruhmalia, who took 7 wickets. In men’s cricket, Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshi had claimed 8 wickets in 2025.
In the match, Brazil posted 202 runs batting first. Thanks to Cardoso’s phenomenal bowling, Lesotho was bowled out for just 13 runs, giving Brazil a massive 189-run victory.
This outstanding performance highlights Brazil’s growing strength in women’s international cricket and Cardoso’s remarkable skill on the field.
