Smriti Mandhana Becomes Women's Cricket's Leading Run-Scorer 124 in Asia Cup Surpasses Mithali Raj's 10,868

Smriti Mandhana smashed 124 off 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup, becoming the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket with 10,880 runs, surpassing Mithali Raj's record of 10,868.

Smriti Mandhana has etched her name into cricketing history. The 30-year-old Indian vice-captain surpassed the legendary Mithali Raj to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats, achieving the milestone with a breathtaking 124 off 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup 2026. Mandhana now sits atop the all-time list with 10,880 runs, ahead of Mithali Raj (10,868) and New Zealand's Suzie Bates (10,740).

"Two of the legends of the game: Meg Lanning and Mithali Raj. These are the people I've grown up watching. I've tried to take a lot of things from them as batters. So really happy that I could go past them in whatever ways," Mandhana said after the match.

A Night of Records

Mandhana's innings was not just about the run record. She also registered her 18th international century, the most by any woman, surpassing Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt, who have 17 each. Her 124 is the highest individual score in Women's T20 Asia Cup history, bettering Chamari Athapaththu's 119 not out, and made her the first Indian woman to score two T20I centuries.

A Dominant India Win

India posted 193/5, with Mandhana receiving support from Shafali Verma (28). India's bowlers then dismissed Hong Kong for 56, securing a 137-run victory and a semi-final spot. Mithali Raj congratulated Mandhana, calling it "well deserved."

Here is the question this milestone raises. Smriti Mandhana has surpassed the legendary Mithali Raj to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket, breaking records that seemed unbreakable. When one era-defining player hands over the baton to another, does it signal a changing of the guard or simply a continuation of Indian dominance in women's cricket?

FAQ:

Q: What record did Smriti Mandhana break in the Women's Asia Cup?
A: Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj's tally of 10,868 runs to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats. She now has 10,880 runs.

Q: How many international centuries does Smriti Mandhana have?
A: Mandhana has 18 international centuries, the most by any woman in cricket history, surpassing Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt who have 17 each.

Q: What was Smriti Mandhana's score against Hong Kong?
A: Mandhana scored 124 off 64 balls, which included 14 fours and seven sixes.

Q: What are the top five run-scorers in women's international cricket?
A: The top five are Smriti Mandhana (10,880), Mithali Raj (10,868), Suzie Bates (10,740), Charlotte Edwards (10,273), and Stafanie Taylor (10,007).

Q: Is Smriti Mandhana the first Indian to score two T20I centuries?
A: Yes, Mandhana became the first Indian woman to score two T20I centuries. Her previous hundred was 112 against England in 2025.