India’s Smriti Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women’s cricket
Summary
Smriti Mandhana became the top run-scorer in women's international cricket by scoring 124 runs in a match during the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai. She surpassed Mithali Raj’s record of 10,868 runs and also became the leading century maker with 18 centuries across all formats.Key Facts
- Mandhana scored 124 runs off 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women’s Asia Cup.
- She overtook Mithali Raj’s record for most international runs in women’s cricket.
- Mandhana now has 18 centuries, the most in women's international cricket, beating Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt.
- She is the vice-captain of India’s cricket team.
- Mandhana made her international debut in 2013.
- She has scored centuries in all three formats: Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 Internationals (T20Is).
- India won the match by 137 runs, securing a semifinal spot in the tournament.
- Mandhana praised Mithali Raj as a role model and dedicated her achievement to her family.
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