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Smriti Mandhana Becomes Highest Run‑Scorer in Women’s T20 Internationals
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:15 PM
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India’s opening batter Smriti Mandhana surpassed all previous marks to become the leading run‑getter in women’s T20 International cricket.
Smriti Mandhana, the left‑handed opener of the Indian women’s cricket team, has eclipsed every previous total to emerge as the all‑time leading run‑scorer in Women’s T20 International matches. The milestone was achieved during the latest series of T20Is, where her consistent contributions at the top of the order pushed her past the former record holder.
The new record underscores Mandana’s pivotal role in India’s rise in the global women’s game. Her ability to anchor innings and accelerate when required has made her a cornerstone of the side’s batting line‑up, inspiring a generation of young cricketers across the country.
Cricket administrators and fans alike have lauded the achievement, highlighting it as a testament to the growing depth and professionalism of women’s cricket in India. The board’s officials affirmed that such milestones reflect the success of recent development programmes aimed at nurturing talent at the grassroots level.
The new record underscores Mandana’s pivotal role in India’s rise in the global women’s game. Her ability to anchor innings and accelerate when required has made her a cornerstone of the side’s batting line‑up, inspiring a generation of young cricketers across the country.
Cricket administrators and fans alike have lauded the achievement, highlighting it as a testament to the growing depth and professionalism of women’s cricket in India. The board’s officials affirmed that such milestones reflect the success of recent development programmes aimed at nurturing talent at the grassroots level.