Sports 04 September 2026
Mandhana Becomes Highest Run-Scorer in Women's Cricket
Why in the News?
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana scripted history in women's international cricket during a Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. With a brilliant 124-run knock against Hong Kong, she surpassed former India captain Mithali Raj to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats.
Key Features / Major Points:
Historic Milestone: Mandhana reached a tally of 10,880 international runs, overtaking Mithali Raj’s long-standing record of 10,868 runs.
Match Performance: Her explosive 124 off 64 balls propelled India to a dominant 137-run victory over Hong Kong at the Dubai International Stadium.
Top 5 All-Time Run-Scorers in Women's International Cricket:
Smriti Mandhana (India): 10,880 runs
Mithali Raj (India): 10,868 runs
Suzie Bates (New Zealand): 10,740 runs
Charlotte Edwards (England): 10,273 runs
Stafanie Taylor (West Indies): 10,007 runs
Static GK Facts:
Asian Cricket Council (ACC): Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
BCCI Women’s Team Leadership: Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur | Head Coach: Amol Muzumdar.
Mithali Raj Milestone: The only female cricketer to compete in six different ICC ODI World Cups (2000–2022).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who recently became the all-time highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats?
A: Smriti Mandhana (10,880 runs)
Q: Against which country did Smriti Mandhana score her record-breaking 124-run innings in the Women's Asia Cup 2026?
A: Hong Kong
Q: Suzie Bates, who ranks third among all-time run-scorers in women's international cricket, belongs to which country?
A: New Zealand