Mandhana scripts history in Asia Cup, surpasses Suzie Bates for international record
In a remarkable feat during the Women’s Asia Cup match, Smriti Mandhana surpassed Suzie Bates to become the second-highest run-scorer in women's international cricket history, amassing an impressive total of 10,756 runs. Her exceptional performance supported India's 159-run total against Thailand, leading to a victorious start for the team in the tournament.
Smriti Mandhana, India's opener in the Women’s Asia Cup match against Thailand, broke a record in international cricket history on Sunday. Despite a modest batting performance, Mandhana's innings contributed to a significant milestone. Her first boundary of the game propelled her international run tally to 10,756, surpassing New Zealand legend Suzie Bates' record of 10,740 and placing her as the second highest run-scorer in women's international cricket.
The only player ahead of her is India's all-time leading run-getter Mithali Raj, who holds the record with 10,868 runs. Mandhana amassed her total with 788 runs in Tests, 5,411 in ODIs and 4,557 in T20Is, demonstrating her exceptional consistency across different formats. The Indian team targeted 160 runs against Thailand, and Shafali Verma's blistering knock of 64 off 36 balls, along with contributions from Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana, helped India post a competitive total of 159/9.
Despite Thailand's strong fightback, India remained in contention, with Kranti Gaud delivering a crucial unbeaten 15 to keep the hosts in the game.
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