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By completing 10 thousand runs in just 280 innings, Smriti also made the record of achieving this feat in the fewest innings in women’s cricket.
Delhi: Indian women’s team’s star opener Smriti Mandhana looked in great form in the fourth match of the five-match T20 series against Sri Lanka. During this innings, he made a big and memorable achievement.
Historic 10 thousand runs completed
As soon as Mandhana’s score reached 27 runs in the match, she completed 10 thousand runs in international cricket. With this achievement, Mandhana became the second Indian woman batsman to achieve this feat. At the same time, she became the fourth player to do so overall in women’s international cricket.
Mithali Raj’s record destroyed
By completing 10 thousand runs in just 280 innings, Smriti also made the record of achieving this feat in the fewest innings in women’s cricket. Earlier this record was in the name of former Indian captain Mithali Raj, who had completed 10 thousand runs in 314 innings. Mandhana has achieved the top position in this list, leaving Mithali behind.
Female batsman who scored 10 thousand runs in least number of innings
Smriti Mandhana has now reached the first place in the list of batsmen who have completed 10 thousand runs in the fewest innings in women’s international cricket. After her, Mithali Raj has slipped to second place. Charlotte Edwards of England and Suzie Bates of New Zealand are also included in this list.
10 thousand runs in lowest innings in women’s international cricket
Smriti Mandhana – 280 innings
Mithali Raj – 314 innings
Charlotte Edwards – 316 innings
Suzie Bates – 343 innings
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