Smriti Mandhana and the 10000 Run Milestone

A Historic Moment for Indian Women’s Cricket

Smriti Mandhana and the 10000 Run Milestone: Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone by becoming the second Indian woman and the fourth woman globally to score 10,000 runs in international cricket. The landmark was reached during the fourth Women’s T20I against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. This achievement underlines her consistency across formats and her long-standing contribution to Indian women’s cricket.

This feat places Mandhana among an elite global group. Only Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates, and Charlotte Edwards had previously crossed this mark in women’s international cricket. Mandhana’s entry into this list reflects the growing stature of Indian women batters on the world stage.

Static GK fact: India played its first women’s Test match in 1976 against the West Indies, marking the formal beginning of women’s international cricket in the country.

Match That Sealed the Record

Mandhana crossed the 10,000-run mark in the seventh over of India’s innings. The moment came in a high-pressure T20I series, highlighting her ability to perform on big occasions. Her innings was not symbolic alone; it was match-defining.

She scored 80 runs off 48 balls, striking 11 fours and 3 sixes. Her half-century came in just 35 balls, showcasing both control and aggression. This innings powered India to a massive 221/2, the highest-ever team total in women’s T20 Internationals.

The performance reaffirmed her role as a dependable opener and a big-match player.

Static GK Tip: The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is one of India’s few international venues built to host both cricket and football matches.

Consistency Across All Formats

Mandhana’s international run tally is built on sustained performance across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Her adaptability to different formats has been central to her success.

In Test cricket, she has played 7 matches, scoring 629 runs at an impressive average of 57.18, including 2 centuries. Though India plays fewer women’s Tests, Mandhana has made every opportunity count.

In One Day Internationals, she has accumulated 5,322 runs in 117 matches, averaging 48.38. With 14 centuries and 34 fifties, she stands as the sixth-highest run-scorer in women’s ODI history.

In T20 Internationals, Mandhana has scored 4,102 runs in 157 matches. She is the second-highest run scorer in women’s T20Is and holds the record for the most 50+ scores (32) in the format.

Static GK fact: Women’s T20 Internationals were officially recognized by the ICC in 2005.

Significance for Indian Cricket

Mandhana’s achievement goes beyond numbers. It reflects the professional growth of women’s cricket in India and the impact of regular international exposure. Her milestone also comes at a time when India’s women’s team is consistently competing at the highest level.

Notably, she was also the highest ODI run-scorer of 2025, underlining her dominance in the modern era.

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