Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes first woman to score 11K international runs
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Tue, 22 September 2026
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Smriti Mandhana achieved a significant milestone by scoring 11,000 international runs. She is the first woman cricketer to reach this remarkable career achievement. Mandhana also recently surpassed Mithali Raj's record for most runs. She became the leading run-scorer in women's T20Is, overtaking Suzie Bates. This historic feat occurred during India's Asian Games gold medal final.
- Times of India07:18
Shafali Verma has etched her name in history by breaking the record for the most T20I runs in a calendar year, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt's previous achievement. With an impressive tally that includes one century and seven fifties, Verma has showcased remarkable consistency this season. Alongside Smriti Mandhana, they have solidified their record partnership, totaling over 4,000 runs as Indian openers.