Smriti Mandhana Becomes Fourth Woman to Score 10,000 International Runs
Smriti Mandhana, India’s batting star and vice-captain of the national women’s cricket team, has etched her name permanently in cricket history by becoming only the fourth woman 🌟 in the world to score 10,000 runs in international cricket across all formats. This milestone was achieved during the 4th Women’s T20 International match against Sri Lanka Women on 28 December 2025 — a remarkable moment in her illustrious career.
Historic Achievement
Mandhana entered the match needing 27 runs to reach the landmark. She reached the milestone in style, scoring a blistering 80 off 48 balls, helping India post its highest-ever T20I total of 221/2.
Mandhana reached the 10,000-run milestone in just 281 innings, making her the fastest female batter to achieve this landmark in women’s international cricket. She surpassed many legendary names along the way, including India’s Mithali Raj, England’s Charlotte Edwards, and New Zealand’s Suzie Bates — the three other women who have previously crossed 10,000 runs in international cricket.
This achievement is not only a personal triumph but a significant moment for Indian women’s cricket, showcasing the rise and global impact of India’s top batters on the international stage.
Smriti Mandhana — Career at a Glance
Below are some of Mandhana’s key career stats and records as of December 2025:
International Runs & Milestones
- 10,000+ international runs across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is (fourth woman ever) — fastest to the milestone in 281 innings.
- Second Indian woman to achieve 10,000 runs, following Mithali Raj.
Format-wise Highlights
- Women’s ODI milestones – Mandhana became the fastest Indian woman to reach 5,000 ODI runs in just 112 innings — a record faster than any previous Indian cricketer.
- First Indian woman to score 4,000+ T20I runs — only behind Suzie Bates in global rankings.
Centuries & Records
- Holds 17 international centuries (combined formats).
- Has scored centuries across all three formats, including the fastest century by an Indian batter in ODIs (in terms of balls faced).
Legacy and Impact
At just 29 years old, Mandhana has already rewritten the record books and continues to be one of the most dynamic and influential batters in world cricket. Her consistency, power, and flair have inspired a generation of young cricketers — especially girls in India who now see a path to global success in the sport.
This milestone caps off a spectacular year of cricket, which also saw Mandhana lead India’s batting charts in the Women’s World Cup and break multiple scoring records.
Quick Stats Summary
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Total International Runs | 10,000+ (all formats) |
| Innings to reach 10,000 | 281 (Fastest ever) |
| ODI Runs | 5,000+ (fastest Indian) |
| T20I Runs | 4,000+ (first Indian) |
| Total Centuries | 17+ |
The Elite 10,000-Run Club
| Player | Country | Total International Runs |
| Mithali Raj | India | 10,868 |
| Suzie Bates | New Zealand | 10,652 |
| Charlotte Edwards | England | 10,273 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 10,053* |
Smriti Mandhana: Career Stats (as of Dec 2025)
Mandhana is now the only Indian woman besides Mithali Raj to have a century in all three formats of the game.
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Tests: 629 runs (7 matches, Avg: 57.18, High: 149)
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ODIs: 5,322 runs (117 matches, Avg: 48.38, 14 Centuries)
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T20Is: 4,102 runs (157 matches, 1 Century, 32 Fifties)
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Total: 10,053 runs across 281 appearances.
