Sports 22 September 2026
Smriti Mandhana Becomes First Female Cricketer to Score 11,000 Runs
Why in the News?
Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana created history on September 22, 2026, by becoming the first woman cricketer in history to reach 11,000 international runs.
Key Features / Major Points:
Historic Milestone: Smriti Mandhana became the world's first female batter to achieve 11,000 runs across all international formats.
Match Context: She accomplished this milestone during her half-century against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games encounter.
Surpassed Legends: In reaching this mark, she surpassed former Indian captain Mithali Raj (10,868 runs) and New Zealand's Suzie Bates (10,740 runs).
Static GK Facts:
Hometown of Smriti Mandhana: Sangli, Maharashtra.
Highest Run-Scorer in Women's International Cricket: Smriti Mandhana (11,000+ runs).
ICC Honors: Two-time ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy) in 2018 and 2021.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who has become the first female cricketer to complete 11,000 international runs?
A: Smriti Mandhana
Q: Against which country did Smriti Mandhana complete her 11,000th international run?
A: Sri Lanka
Q: Whose record of 10,868 international runs did Smriti Mandhana surpass to become the leading run-scorer?
A: Mithali Raj