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Laura Cardoso Sets T20 Record with 9 Wickets, Brazil Wins

4/10/2026

Summary

Cardoso Sets Record

Laura Cardoso became the first to take nine wickets in a T20 International, recording 9/4 against Lesotho.
Her performance propelled Brazil to a 189-run victory at the Kalahari Women’s T20 tournament.
She surpassed Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey as the nine-wicket record holder in a T20 International.
At age 21, Cricket Brasil president Roberta Moretti Avery praises her as one of Brazil's finest cricketers.
Brazil remains unbeaten in the tournament.

Summary

Machado Shines Bright

Brazil's women's cricket team posted a 189-run victory over Lesotho in Botswana, setting two records in the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20 International Tournament.
Monnike Machado took a record nine wickets, including five in a row, and contributed 69 runs for Brazil.
Brazil scored 202-8, and Machado's all-round contribution marked a standout performance.
The win gives Brazil a fifth straight victory in the tournament and keeps them top ahead of Mozambique.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, the International Cricket Council (ICC) granted T20 International status to all its members, expanding the game's global reach. Laura Cardoso's record 9/4 performance surpassed Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey, highlighting Brazil's growing cricket scene under Roberta Moretti Avery. This shift reflects the increasing competitiveness of women's cricket, traditionally overshadowed by football in Brazil.

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Cardoso Sets Record

Laura Cardoso became the first to take nine wickets in a T20 International, recording 9/4 against Lesotho.
Her performance propelled Brazil to a 189-run victory at the Kalahari Women’s T20 tournament.
She surpassed Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey as the nine-wicket record holder in a T20 International.
At age 21, Cricket Brasil president Roberta Moretti Avery praises her as one of Brazil's finest cricketers.
Brazil remains unbeaten in the tournament.

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