Smriti Mandhana Joins the 10,000-Run Elite in Women’s Cricket

Indian batting star Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone on Sunday by becoming only the second Indian woman cricketer to score 10,000 runs in international cricket, joining the legendary Mithali Raj in an elite list of global greats.

Historic Moment Against Sri Lanka

The landmark came during the fourth T20 International between India and Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Mandhana required 27 runs to reach the milestone before the match and accomplished the feat in style, taking just 20 deliveries to cross the mark, underlining her reputation as one of the most elegant and aggressive batters in the modern game.

Exclusive List of Women’s Cricket Legends

With this achievement, Mandhana joined a select group of four cricketers worldwide to have surpassed 10,000 international runs in women’s cricket. Apart from Mandhana and Mithali Raj, only New Zealand’s Suzie Bates and England’s former captain Charlotte Edwards have reached this remarkable milestone.

Consistent Excellence Across Formats

Mandhana’s numbers across formats highlight her consistency and longevity at the highest level. She has scored 629 runs in seven Test matches and accumulated 5,322 runs from 117 One-Day Internationals. In the shortest format, she has been equally prolific, scoring 4,102 runs from 157 T20 Internationals. Her fluent knock of 80 runs off 48 balls in the match against Sri Lanka further showcased her class and match-winning ability.

Chasing Mithali Raj’s All-Time Record

With a combined tally of 10,053 international runs, Mandhana now stands within touching distance of Mithali Raj, who retired as the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket with 10,868 runs across formats. Given Mandhana’s age and form, she has a strong opportunity to surpass that benchmark and set a new standard for future generations.

Most Runs in Women’s International Cricket

• Mithali Raj (India) – 10,868 runs in 314 innings
• Suzie Bates (New Zealand) – 10,652 runs in 343 innings
• Charlotte Edwards (England) – 10,273 runs in 316 innings
• Smriti Mandhana (India) – 10,053 runs in 280 innings

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