Smriti Mandhana Becomes Leading Run-Scorer in Women's T20I History

Historic Achievement for Smriti Mandhana

In a remarkable feat, Smriti Mandhana, the opener for the Indian women's cricket team, has made history by becoming the top run-scorer in women's T20 International cricket. This milestone was achieved during the semi-final match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday.

Mandhana surpassed the previous record held by New Zealand's Suzie Bates, who had accumulated 4,758 runs in 186 matches. With her performance, Mandhana now boasts a total of 4,765 runs in women's T20Is. This significant achievement occurred at the Korogi Sports Park during the second semi-final, where the winner will advance to face Sri Lanka in the gold medal match, following Sri Lanka's victory over Pakistan by eight wickets in the first semi-final.

Leading the T20I Rankings

Currently, Mandhana leads the women's T20I batting rankings with her impressive 4,765 runs. Following her is Suzie Bates with 4,758 runs. India's Harmanpreet Kaur ranks third with 4,287 runs, while Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu and New Zealand's Sophie Devine round out the top five with 4,282 and 3,817 runs, respectively.

Consistent Performer Across Formats

Mandhana has proven to be a prolific scorer across all formats of the game. She has accumulated a total of 10,964 runs in international cricket. Notably, Jan Brittin holds the record for the most runs in women's Tests with 1,935, while Mithali Raj remains the highest run-scorer in women's ODIs with 7,805 runs.

Impressive Semi-Final Performance

In the semi-final against Bangladesh, Mandhana showcased her skills with a quick 19-ball innings, scoring 37 runs, which included five fours and two sixes. She also formed a strong opening partnership of 72 runs with Shafali Verma.

This latest achievement further enhances Mandhana's illustrious career as she and her team aim for a gold medal at the Asian Games.