Smriti Mandhana Becomes Women’s International Cricket’s Top Run-Scorer

Brief By ESPN Cric Info / 10:32 PM on 03 Sep 2026

India opener Smriti Mandhana has created history, becoming the highest run-scorer and leading century-maker in women’s international cricket. She surpassed Mithali Raj’s 10,868-run tally during the Women’s Asia Cup match against Hong Kong. Mandhana also hit her 18th international hundred, moving ahead of Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt, who had 17 centuries each.