Smriti Mandhana has completed 9000 runs in international cricket, becoming the second Indian woman cricketer to achieve this feat after Mithali Raj. With this accomplishment, she has cemented her place among the legends of women's cricket.
Smriti Mandhana: Smriti Mandhana, the dynamic opener of the Indian women's cricket team, has once again demonstrated her brilliant form, achieving a major milestone in international cricket. After a remarkable performance in the T20 series against England, Mandhana has now become the second Indian woman to complete 9000 runs in international cricket. She achieved this feat by scoring 56 runs in the third T20 match.
Excellent Form Against England
Smriti Mandhana's bat has been in full flow during the T20 series on the England tour. She scored a brilliant century in the first match and a half-century (56 runs) in the third. In this series, Mandhana not only troubled the opposition bowlers but also proved to be a reliable opener for Team India once again. In the third match, when Team India was chasing a target of 172 runs, Mandhana's half-century innings brought the team close to victory, although the team ultimately suffered a narrow defeat by 5 runs.
Second Indian to Complete 9000 Runs in International Cricket
With this match, Smriti Mandhana has completed 9000 runs in international cricket (Tests, ODIs, and T20s). By achieving this milestone, she has become the second Indian woman after Mithali Raj to cross this mark across all three formats.
Mandhana's International Runs So Far:
- Tests: 987 runs
- ODIs: 4473 runs
- T20 Internationals: 3942 runs
- Total: 9044 runs
Most Runs in Women's International Cricket
Smriti Mandhana of India has now also added her name to the list of players with the most runs in women's international cricket. Having scored a total of 9044 runs, she has secured fifth place in this prestigious list. Above her is Mithali Raj of India, who has topped the list with 10868 runs. Suzie Bates of New Zealand (10612 runs), Charlotte Edwards of England (10273 runs), and Stafanie Taylor of the West Indies (9299 runs) are in second, third, and fourth places, respectively, on this list. This achievement of Smriti is a matter of pride for Indian women's cricket.
Mandhana's Batting: A Blend of Technique and Style
Smriti Mandhana's batting has that composure and class that sets her apart from the crowd. Her timing, cover drives, and ability to score runs in every corner of the field have made her one of India's most dependable batters. Her performance in 2025 has been outstanding so far, and on the England tour, she is proving to be the team's leading run machine.
Team India's Defeat in the Third T20
However, Mandhana's innings did not bring victory to Team India in the third T20. England, batting first, scored 171/9. In response, the Indian team could only reach 166/5 and lost by 5 runs. In this match, Mandhana scored 56 runs, but the team's run rate slowed down after her dismissal.
Expectations Remain High for Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana's milestone is an indication that she is capable of taking Indian women's cricket to greater heights. Her experience, style, and consistency could prove decisive for India in the upcoming tournaments. Team India currently leads the T20 series 2-1, and the next match will be played on July 9 in Manchester. Mandhana will now be looking to maintain her form and help India win the series.
