Dubai, Sept. 5 -- Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday became the first cricketer to lead a national side in 150 T20Is.

Harmanpreet, who made her T20I debut in 2009, accomplished this feat against arch-rivals Pakistan in the women's Asia Cup league stage clash. No player, man or woman, other than Harmanpreet Kaur, has led a national side in 150 T20Is.

Among women's cricketers, the skipper having led their team in the second-highest number of matches is Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu, who has led Sri Lanka in 121 matches.

Out of 149 T20Is completed during her captaincy before today's match, Harmanpreet won 86, lost 57, tied one and five ended in no result.

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana won the toss and opted to bat first against...