Summary
Brazil set new cricket records during a T20 Women's International match against Lesotho in Botswana. Brazilian bowler Laura Cardoso took nine wickets, including a record five in a row, leading to Brazil's 189-run victory. This achievement marks the best bowling performance in both men's and women's T20 internationals.
Key Facts
- Laura Cardoso, a Brazilian bowler, took nine wickets in one match against Lesotho.
- She achieved a record by taking five wickets in a row in a T20 Women's International match.
- Brazil scored 202-8 in their innings, with Monnike Machado contributing 69 runs.
- Lesotho's team was bowled out for 13 runs.
- Cardoso's nine-wicket haul is the best performance in T20 international history for both women and men.
- The previous record for consecutive deliveries taking wickets was four.
- Brazil leads the tournament with five consecutive wins and will play Mozambique next.
