Some innings change matches, and then some innings completely redefine a sport. Smriti Mandhana has just done the latter.
During a scintillating display at the Women’s Asia Cup against Hong Kong, Mandhana officially surpassed Mithali Raj to become the highest run-scorer in the history of women’s international cricket across all formats.
What Did Mithali Raj, Jemimah Rodrigues & Others Say About Smriti Mandhana?
The cricket fraternity didn’t waste a single second rolling out the red carpet. The reactions were immediate.
Raj wrote, “Well deserved, Smriti! I’ve watched you grow from a young player into one of the finest batters India has produced.”
“To see you go past my record and become the highest run-scorer in international cricket is a moment I’m genuinely proud of. Here’s to many more runs and milestone. Keep going!” She added.
Jemimah Rodrigues posted on her Instagram handle story, “My sister is a Legend! Leading run scorer in women’s international cricket!!”
Lucknow Super Giants’ official X handle noted, “In a league of her own 🤯”
In a league of her own 🤯 pic.twitter.com/A044fz5dWu— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) September 3, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s official X handle expressed, “Absolute. 𝓠𝓾𝓮𝓮𝓷. Behaviour. 😮💨🔥”
Absolute. 𝓠𝓾𝓮𝓮𝓷. Behaviour. 😮💨🔥#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB pic.twitter.com/2qUrXuaoL7— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) September 3, 2026
Punjab King’s official X handle commented, “Women’s cricket. Record after record. Smriti Mandhana. 🐐👸”
Mandhana reached the summit in her 303rd international innings, leaping past Mithali, New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, and England’s Charlotte Edwards to claim the global crown.
To cap off the masterclass, she also became the first Indian woman to score a century in the T20 Asia Cup, racing to triple figures off just 58 balls.
At just 30 years old, India’s vice-captain still has plenty of fuel left in the tank. Bowlers around the globe will undoubtedly be losing sleep over that fact.
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