Brazil's Cardoso Sets T20I Record with Nine Wickets Against Lesotho
In a historic performance at the BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament in Botswana, Brazil bowler Laura Cardoso achieved the best bowling figures in T20 Women's International history. Cardoso claimed nine wickets for four runs against Lesotho, including a hat-trick and an unprecedented five consecutive dismissals. Her feat helped Brazil secure a dominant 189-run victory after posting 202-8, led by Monnike Machado's 69 runs. Lesotho was bowled out for just 13, marking a significant low point for the team. Cardoso's record-breaking spell surpasses previous benchmarks held by Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia and West Indies' Shakera Selman. This win extends Brazil's lead in the six-team tournament to five straight victories as they prepare to face Mozambique.
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Brazil's Cardoso Sets T20I Record with Nine Wickets Against Lesotho
In a historic performance at the BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament in Botswana, Brazil bowler Laura Cardoso achieved the best bowling figures in T20 Women's International history. Cardoso claimed nine wickets for four runs against Lesotho, including a hat-trick and an unprecedented five consecutive dismissals. Her feat helped Brazil secure a dominant 189-run victory after posting 202-8, led by Monnike Machado's 69 runs. Lesotho was bowled out for just 13, marking a significant low point for the team. Cardoso's record-breaking spell surpasses previous benchmarks held by Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia and West Indies' Shakera Selman. This win extends Brazil's lead in the six-team tournament to five straight victories as they prepare to face Mozambique.
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