The tenth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup has started, featuring 12 teams competing for the title. To win, teams need strong performances both on and off the field.
The captain’s role is crucial in organizing the team and motivating them to perform at their best. As the tournament unfolds, here’s a look at the records of all 12 captains and their leadership performance so far:
12. Babette De Leede
Babette De Leede is leading the Netherlands in their first T20 World Cup. In their opening match, they narrowly lost to Bangladesh by six wickets. So far, De Leede has captained 45 T20Is, winning 30, which gives her a win percentage of 66.66%.
11. Gaby Lewis
Gaby Lewis became captain of Ireland in 2024 and is leading them for the first time in the T20 World Cup. However, her journey got off to a rough start with a 40-run loss to Scotland in the opening match. In T20Is, she has secured 20 wins out of 29 matches, holding a win percentage of 68.96%.
10. Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is captaining Scotland for their second T20 World Cup. She has already led the team to their first victory in this edition against Ireland, where she was named Player of the Match. Overall, she has captained Scotland in five matches with one win, resulting in a win percentage of 20%.
9. Nigar Sultana
Nigar Sultana took over as captain of Bangladesh in 2021 and is now leading them for the third time in the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh has started well, winning their opening match against the Netherlands by six wickets. Under her captaincy, Sultana has led the team in nine World Cup matches and has two wins, giving her a win percentage of 22.22%.
8. Fatima Sana
Fatima Sana became captain of the Pakistan women’s team just before the T20 World Cup 2024. This is her second World Cup as captain, but the team started poorly, losing their first game against India by 64 runs. In four World Cup matches, Sana has one win, resulting in a win percentage of 25%.
7. Chamari Athapaththu
Chamari Athapaththu has participated in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup and is leading Sri Lanka for the fifth time. She has significantly contributed to the team’s success, winning six out of 19 matches, which gives her a win percentage of 31.57%.
6. Amelia Kerr
Amelia Kerr was appointed captain of New Zealand in February 2026, tasked with defending their title. However, the campaign began poorly with a seven-wicket loss to the West Indies. So far, Kerr has captained in 14 matches, achieving nine wins for a win percentage of 64.28%.
5. Sophie Molineux
Sophie Molineux took over as captain of Australia in January 2026 and is leading the team for the first time in this World Cup. Australia started strong with a 65-run victory in their opening game. She has led the team in seven matches, winning five for a win percentage of 71.42%.
4. Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt became South Africa’s captain in November 2023 and is leading in her second T20 World Cup. Previously, the team finished as runners-up in 2024 after losing to New Zealand in the final. So far, they have lost their first match against Australia by 65 runs. Wolvaardt has captained seven World Cup matches, winning four, with a win percentage of 57.14%.
3. Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews, a top all-rounder for the West Indies, is captaining in her third T20 World Cup. She has a record of six wins in ten World Cup matches and one no result, giving her a win percentage of 60%. She aims to lead her team to another championship following their historic win in 2016.
2. Nat Sciver Brunt
Nat Sciver-Brunt took over as England’s captain in April 2025, marking her first T20 World Cup. The team started strong, beating Sri Lanka by 87 runs. She has led England in 17 T20Is, securing 12 victories and achieving a win percentage of 70.58%.
1. Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur made history by leading India to their first ICC title in the ODI World Cup. She now aims to win the T20 title as captain for the fifth time. Kaur led the team to the finals in 2020, although they lost to Australia. India’s campaign started well, winning against Pakistan by 64 runs. Under her leadership, Kaur has captained in 20 World Cup matches, achieving 14 wins for a win percentage of 70%.