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Smriti Mandhana Becomes Leading Run-Scorer in Women’s Cricket
Smriti Mandhana scored a century against Hong Kong in the 2026 Asia Cup, taking her career total to 10,880 runs across all formats. The tally overtook former captain Mithali Raj’s 10,868 runs, making Mandhana the all‑time leading run‑scorer in women’s cricket. She has recorded 18 centuries, achieving the milestone in fewer innings and at a higher strike rate than Raj, according to match statistics. RCB coach Malolan Rangarajan said her consistency and discipline have driven the record‑breaking performance. International news agencies including Reuters, Al Jazeera and the BBC confirmed the new record.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 2 C 2 R 1
- Left (2): National Herald, The Hindu
- Centre (2): Deccan Herald, Telangana Today
- Right (1): The Pioneer
- International (3): Al Jazeera English, BBC News, Reuters