Smriti Mandhana Becomes Leading Run-Scorer in Women's Cricket
Smriti Mandhana achieved a record 124 runs off 64 balls in the Women's Asia Cup. This performance elevated her total runs to 10,880, surpassing the previous record held by Mithali Raj.
Sources
Smriti Mandhana scored a record-breaking 124 runs off 64 balls in the Women’s Asia Cup, making her the leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket with a total of 10,869 runs, surpassing former captain Mithali Raj's 10,868 runs. With this performance, she also became the leading century-maker in women's international cricket, achieving her 18th hundred, which includes two in Tests, two in T20Is, and 14 in ODIs. India secured a 137-run victory over Hong Kong, with Mandhana acknowledging the challenge posed by Hong Kong's disciplined bowling while dedicating her achievement to her family.
Smriti Mandhana has become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket, achieving a total of 10,880 runs, surpassing the previous record of 10,868 runs held by Mithali Raj. Mandhana set this record during a match against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup, where she scored her 18th international century, the most by any player in women's cricket. Additionally, India successfully launched its EOS-05 Earth observation satellite, with a payload of over 2,300 kilograms, marking ISRO's first successful mission of 2026.