On December 28, 2025, Smriti Mandhana etched her name into the pantheon of cricket legends, becoming the fastest woman to reach 10,000 international runs. She achieved this historic milestone during a blistering knock against Sri Lanka, further cementing her status as the vanguard of modern Indian cricket.
The Milestone Moment
Entering the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram, Mandhana needed 27 runs to reach the five-figure mark. She didn’t just cross the line; she sprinted past it. She reached the 10,000-run milestone in the 7th over of the match and went on to score a magnificent 80 off 48 balls, leading India to a record-breaking total of 221/2.
By reaching this feat in just 281 innings, Mandhana became the fastest woman to do so, eclipsing the previous record held by the legendary Mithali Raj.
The Elite 10K Club
Mandhana is only the fourth woman in the history of the sport to aggregate 10,000 international runs across all formats.
| Player | Team | Total Runs (approx.) |
| Mithali Raj | India | 10,868 |
| Suzie Bates | New Zealand | 10,652 |
| Charlotte Edwards | England | 10,273 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 10,053+ |
2025: A Year of Absolute Dominance
The 10,000-run milestone is the crowning jewel of what has been a career-defining year for the 29-year-old opening batter. Mandhana has been in exceptional form throughout 2025, breaking records that transcend the women’s game.
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World Cup Glory: She was a pivotal figure in India’s maiden Women’s ODI World Cup victory earlier in 2025, amassing 434 runs during the tournament.
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Calendar Year Record: She became the first woman to score over 1,700 international runs in a single calendar year.
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The Gender Barrier: As of late December 2025, she is in a neck-and-neck race to be the highest run-scorer across all of international cricket—men and women—for the year.
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Centuries Galore: She now holds 17 international centuries, including being the first Indian woman to score a ton in all three formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is).
A Statistical Masterpiece
Mandhana’s 10,000 runs are a testament to her versatility. While she is often celebrated for her flair in T20Is, her dominance in the 50-over format remains her greatest strength.
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ODIs: 5,322 runs (14 centuries, including a record-breaking 50-ball ton against Australia).
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T20Is: 4,102 runs (The first Indian woman to cross 4,000 runs in the format).
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Tests: 629 runs (A staggering average of over 55 in the longest format).
The Impact Beyond the Crease
Beyond the numbers, Smriti Mandhana’s journey represents the meteoric rise of women’s cricket in India. Since her debut in 2013, she has evolved from a promising talent into a global icon. As the vice-captain of the national side and the leader of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL, her “start from zero” mentality has inspired a new generation of cricketers.
With Mithali Raj’s all-time record of 10,868 runs well within her sights, Mandhana is not just chasing history—she is rewriting it with every stroke of her elegant left-handed blade.
“In cricket, you have to start from zero… The One Day World Cup was the biggest thing for women’s cricket, and we took that one. But we are always a work in progress.” — Smriti Mandhana