{"id":863,"date":"2025-12-30T08:06:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T08:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingglobe.com\/?p=863"},"modified":"2025-12-30T08:11:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T08:11:22","slug":"smriti-mandhana-who-redefines-grace-in-womens-cricket-crossing-the-10000-run-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingglobe.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/30\/smriti-mandhana-who-redefines-grace-in-womens-cricket-crossing-the-10000-run-milestone\/","title":{"rendered":"Smriti Mandhana: Who Redefines Grace in Women’s Cricket \u2013 Crossing the 10,000-Run Milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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<\/b>. She achieved this historic milestone during a blistering knock against Sri Lanka, further cementing her status as the vanguard of modern Indian cricket.\"\"<\/p>\n

The Milestone Moment<\/h2>\n

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<\/b>, leading India to a record-breaking total of 221\/2.<\/p>\n

By reaching this feat in just 281 innings<\/b>, Mandhana became the fastest woman to do so, eclipsing the previous record held by the legendary Mithali Raj.<\/p>\n

The Elite 10K Club<\/h3>\n

Mandhana is only the fourth woman in the history of the sport to aggregate 10,000 international runs across all formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Player<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal Runs (approx.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mithali Raj<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nIndia<\/span><\/td>\n10,868<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suzie Bates<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nNew Zealand<\/span><\/td>\n10,652<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charlotte Edwards<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nEngland<\/span><\/td>\n10,273<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smriti Mandhana<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nIndia<\/span><\/td>\n10,053+<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2025: A Year of Absolute Dominance<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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    World Cup Glory:<\/b> She was a pivotal figure in India\u2019s maiden Women\u2019s ODI World Cup victory earlier in 2025, amassing 434 runs during the tournament.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Calendar Year Record:<\/b> She became the first woman to score over 1,700 international runs<\/b> in a single calendar year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The Gender Barrier:<\/b> As of late December 2025, she is in a neck-and-neck race to be the highest run-scorer across all of international cricket\u2014men and women\u2014for the year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Centuries Galore:<\/b> She now holds 17 international centuries<\/b>, including being the first Indian woman to score a ton in all three formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A Statistical Masterpiece<\/h2>\n

    Mandhana\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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      ODIs:<\/b> 5,322 runs (14 centuries, including a record-breaking 50-ball ton against Australia).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      T20Is:<\/b> 4,102 runs (The first Indian woman to cross 4,000 runs in the format).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tests:<\/b> 629 runs (A staggering average of over 55 in the longest format).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      The Impact Beyond the Crease<\/h2>\n

      Beyond the numbers, Smriti Mandhana\u2019s journey represents the meteoric rise of women\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

      With Mithali Raj\u2019s all-time record of 10,868 runs well within her sights, Mandhana is not just chasing history\u2014she is rewriting it with every stroke of her elegant left-handed blade.<\/p>\n

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      “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.” \u2014 Smriti Mandhana<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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