9 Wickets for Just 4 Runs: Cardoso’s Record-Breaking Spell

In a record-breaking performance, Brazil women’s team captain Laura Cardoso took 9 wickets in a single T20I match against Lesotho on April 9, 2026.

The match was played in Gaborone during the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament.

Historic Bowling Performance

Figures: 9 wickets for 4 runs (9/4)
Overs: 3 overs (2 maidens)
Economy: 1.33

This is now the best bowling record in T20I history (men and women).

Previous record: Sonam Yeshey – 8/7 (2025)
Cardoso is the first player ever to take 9 wickets in T20I

Match Summary

Brazil Women: 202/8 (20 overs)
Lesotho Women: 13 all out (6.2 overs)

Brazil won by 189 runs

All-Round Performance

Cardoso also scored 48 runs off 30 balls
Took 4 wickets in one over, breaking the opposition batting line-up

In Great Form

Recently scored 52 and took 3 wickets vs Zambia
Scored 59 runs vs Botswana

She is now one of the top all-rounders in associate women’s cricket

Quick Take

Record: Best T20I bowling (9/4)
Impact: Match-winning all-round performance
Importance: Historic moment in cricket