{
  "id": 5364854,
  "title": "Smriti Mandhana becomes highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/smriti-mandhana-becomes-highest-run-scorer-in-womens-international",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:33:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/smriti-mandhana-becomes-highest-run-scorer-in-womens-international-cricket-1.500662496"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Smriti Mandhana made history by becoming the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket, surpassing Mithali Raj's record. During India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A match against Hong Kong in Dubai, Mandhana achieved this feat in her 303rd international innings, surpassing Mithali’s 10,868 runs. Mandhana scored an impressive 124 runs off just 64 balls, but was run out in the final over. This remarkable innings helped India post 193/5. It is worth noting that this record is tied with Mithali for the joint-most 50-plus scores in women’s internationals. Mandhana also registered her 93rd 50-plus score and became the first Indian woman to score multiple centuries in Women's Twenty20 International cricket.",
  "summary": "Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the record books on Thursday, surpassing legendary India teammate Mithali Raj to become the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket across all formats. The Indian opener achieved the feat during India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A clash against Hong Kong at the Dubai International Stadium. Record Alert Smriti Mandhana is now the leading run-getter…",
  "key_points": [
    "Smriti Mandhana becomes highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket",
    "Surpasses Mithali Raj’s record with 10,868 runs",
    "Scores 124 runs off 64 balls in 303rd international innings"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Smriti Mandhana creates history, surpasses Lanning to become leading century-maker",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/smriti-mandhana-creates-history-surpasses-lanning-to-become-leading",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:11:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Smriti Mandhana equals Mithali Raj’s big record, then creates more history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/smriti-mandhana-equals-mithali-rajs-big-record-then-creates-more-5422478",
        "published": "2026-09-03T21:52:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}