Thu Apr 09 14:33:57 UTC 2026: ### Laura Cardoso’s Nine-Wicket Haul Shatters T20I Record for Brazil
The Story:
Brazilian bowler Laura Cardoso etched her name into cricket history by taking a record nine wickets in a T20 Women’s International match against Lesotho on Thursday at the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20 International Tournament in Botswana. Cardoso’s remarkable performance, which included a hat-trick and five consecutive wickets, contributed to Brazil’s dominant 189-run victory. Brazil posted 202-8, with wicketkeeper Monnike Machado scoring 69 off 41 balls. Lesotho were eventually bowled out for just 13.
Key Points:
- Laura Cardoso took a record nine wickets for Brazil against Lesotho.
- Cardoso achieved a hat-trick and took five consecutive wickets, a first in Women’s T20 Internationals.
- Brazil defeated Lesotho by 189 runs, scoring 202-8 and bowling Lesotho out for 13.
- Monnike Machado scored 69 runs for Brazil.
- Cardoso’s bowling figures were 3-2-4-9, surpassing Indonesia’s Rohmalia Rohmalia’s previous record of seven wickets.
Key Takeaways:
- Laura Cardoso’s performance is the best bowling return in either men’s or women’s T20 Internationals.
- Brazil’s victory highlights the growing competitiveness of emerging cricket nations.
- The significant margin of victory underscores the disparity in skill and experience between the two teams.
- Cardoso’s record-breaking feat is likely to inspire more young women in Brazil and other emerging cricket nations to pursue the sport.
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