{"id":66564,"date":"2026-09-04T09:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T09:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/04\/smriti-mandhana-surpasses-mithali-raj-run-record\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T09:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T09:23:05","slug":"smriti-mandhana-surpasses-mithali-raj-run-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/04\/smriti-mandhana-surpasses-mithali-raj-run-record\/","title":{"rendered":"Smriti Mandhana Surpasses Mithali Raj&#8217;s Run Record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Smriti Mandhana<\/strong> has etched her name in cricket history by surpassing <strong>Mithali Raj<\/strong>, becoming the leading run-getter in Women&#8217;s Internationals during a match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. With a total of <strong>10,880 runs<\/strong>, Mandhana surpassed Raj\u2019s remarkable tally of <strong>10,868 runs<\/strong>, a feat she once considered unimaginable.<\/p>\n<p>Mandhana expressed her admiration for Raj, stating, \u201cShe has been such a legend and a role model. We\u2019ve all grown up watching her bat.\u201d This milestone comes as Mandhana reflects on her journey in international cricket, which significantly unfolded under Mithali&#8217;s captaincy.<\/p>\n<p>The historic moment unfolded as she played a vital inning, leading India to a commanding score of <strong>193 for 5<\/strong> in the Women\u2019s T20 Asia Cup. Hong Kong fell drastically short, losing all their wickets for just <strong>56 runs<\/strong>. This match marked India&#8217;s second-biggest win by runs in women&#8217;s T20s.<\/p>\n<p>During her record-breaking performance, <strong>Mandhana<\/strong> also surpassed the highest individual score in the Women\u2019s T20 Asia Cup, setting a new benchmark by outperforming Sri Lanka\u2019s <strong>Chamari Athapaththu\u2019s<\/strong> previous record of <strong>119 runs<\/strong> against Malaysia in the <strong>2024 edition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on her performance, Mandhana said, \u201cGoing past the international record of centuries, achieving 18 centuries is a good number.\u201d This marks her achievement of becoming the leading scorer with <strong>18 centuries<\/strong> in women\u2019s international cricket, outpacing the Australian legend <strong>Meg Lanning<\/strong>, who has <strong>17 centuries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite her individual achievements, Mandhana addressed concerns regarding India\u2019s middle-order performance, which struggled in opening matches of the tournament. Remaining optimistic, she praised her teammates, stating, \u201cEveryone is a world-class batter in the middle order &#8230; they will adapt to the tricky conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The conditions in Dubai proved to be a challenge. Mandhana described batting in the heat as physically demanding, noting, \u201cIt did feel like a steam box today &#8230; Dubai&#8217;s heat and humidity can make batting tough. I was lucky I got a few fours and sixes, which helped.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the tournament progresses, Smriti Mandhana&#8217;s achievements not only honor her personal growth but also highlight the evolving landscape of women\u2019s cricket in India. With her exemplary performance and dedicated spirit, she has become a beacon for aspiring cricketers across the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smriti Mandhana has become the leading run-scorer in women\u2019s internationals, surpassing Mithali Raj&#8217;s record. 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