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Cricket record smashed as bowler takes nine wickets in three overs

Brazil's Laura Cardoso took 9-4 against Lesotho, setting the best bowling figures in men's or women's T20 internationals. Her five wickets in a row helped Brazil to a 189-run victory in Botswana.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 9–10, 2026 Published Aug 13

Overview

Brazil's Laura Cardoso delivered a historic bowling performance on Thursday, taking nine wickets for just four runs in a T20 international against Lesotho. The 21-year-old's figures are the best ever recorded in men's or women's T20 internationals, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey in 2025.

Cardoso's efforts helped Brazil secure a commanding 189-run victory at the BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament in Botswana, as Lesotho were bowled out for just 13 runs.

Coverage Comparison

Both ABC Australia and Al Jazeera reported on the record-breaking achievement, with consistent details on the final score and Cardoso's wicket tally. ABC Australia emphasized the celebratory nature of the feat, while Al Jazeera provided additional context about Brazil's batting performance and tournament standing.

Key Claims

Record figures: Laura Cardoso took 9-4 in the match, the best bowling figures in any men's or women's T20 international, according to both reports.
Brazil's victory: Brazil won by 189 runs after posting 202-8, with wicketkeeper Monnike Machado scoring 69 off 41 balls, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Hat-trick and streak: Cardoso claimed a hat-trick with her first three deliveries and then took five wickets in a row, a first in Women's T20 internationals, per both sources.
Previous records: The previous best for any bowler was Sonam Yeshey of Bhutan (8-7 against Myanmar in 2025), while the prior women's record belonged to Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia (7-10 against Mongolia in 2024), as noted by ABC Australia.
Tournament context: Al Jazeera reported that Brazil leads the six-team tournament with five straight wins.

Perspectives

The performance has been widely hailed as a remarkable achievement, given Brazil's status as an emerging cricketing nation. Both outlets used laudatory language, with ABC Australia calling the feat "stunning" and "tremendously hard to beat," while Al Jazeera described it as "unlikely" and "daunting." The coverage underscores the growing global reach of women's cricket beyond traditional powerhouses.

Cardoso, a right-arm medium pacer, was denied the chance to take all 10 wickets when a change of bowling occurred after her third over, with Marianne Artur claiming the final wicket. The feat places Cardoso atop the Women's T20 best bowling rankings, a position previously held by Rohmalia Rohmalia.

How each outlet told it

ABC Australia as of Apr 10, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC

Framing: Record-breaking achievement — Celebratory

Facts Included:

Laura Cardoso set a new record with 9-4 in an international T20 match
Brazil won by 189 runs against Lesotho
Cardoso took a hat-trick and four wickets in her next over
Previous best figures for a bowler in men's or women's international T20s was Sonam Yeshey of Bhutan
Previous best figures from a female bowler belonged to Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia

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Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC

Framing: Record-breaking achievement — Informative

Facts Included:

Laura Cardoso took a record nine-wicket haul
Brazil won by 189 runs against Lesotho
Cardoso claimed a hat-trick and five dismissals in a row
Brazil posted 202-8 with wicketkeeper Monnike Machado hitting 69 off 41
Cardoso replaces Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia at the top of the Women's T20 best bowling rankings

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimLaura Cardoso set a new record with 9-4 in an international T20 match.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from ABC Australia as of Apr 10, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimBrazil won by 189 runs against Lesotho.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from ABC Australia as of Apr 10, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimCardoso took a hat-trick and four wickets in her next over.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from ABC Australia as of Apr 10, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimPrevious best figures for a bowler in men's or women's international T20s was Sonam Yeshey of Bhutan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Apr 10, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
ClaimPrevious best figures from a female bowler belonged to Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from ABC Australia as of Apr 10, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimBrazil posted 202-8 with wicketkeeper Monnike Machado hitting 69 off 41.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
ClaimCardoso claimed five dismissals in a row.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimBrazil leads the six-team tournament with five straight wins.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
ClaimCardoso replaces Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia at the top of the Women's T20 best bowling rankings.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Apr 9, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: ABC Australia, Al Jazeera 9 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-13