Thiruvananthapuram, 29 December (H.S.): India's star opener Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history on Sunday by becoming the second Indian and fourth woman globally to complete 10,000 international runs. She achieved the feat during the fourth T20I of the five-match series against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium.

The left-handed batter joined the elite company of legends like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates, and Charlotte Edwards. Among Indians, only Mithali Raj had crossed this landmark before her.

Stellar Stats Across Formats

Mandhana's record shines across all formats:

Tests: 629 runs in 7 matches (12 innings) at an average of 57.18, including 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries.

ODIs: 5,322 runs in 117 matches at an average of 48.38, with 14 centuries and 34 half-centuries—ranking her sixth on the all-time ODI run-scorers list.

T20Is: 4,102 runs in 157 matches (151 innings) at an average of 29.94 and strike rate of 124.22, featuring 1 century and 32 half-centuries. She ranks second among T20I run-scorers.

Match-Winning 80 in Record-Breaking ChaseIn the fourth T20I, Mandhana smashed 80 runs off 48 balls (11 fours, 3 sixes), powering India to its highest-ever women's T20I total of 221/2.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defended the target emphatically, defeating Sri Lanka by 30 runs and taking an unassailable 4-0 series lead.Reflecting on her milestone post-match, Mandhana emphasized mental reset: In cricket, every match starts from zero. The scoreboard always begins at 0/0. It doesn't matter what you did in the last game or series.

She elaborated on her format-specific approach: T20 demands less self-pressure due to its fast pace—some days are yours, some aren't. But in ODIs and Tests, I hold myself to higher standards since you have time, and getting out early feels like a failure.

Team's ICC World Cup Glory and Growth Path

Mandhana hailed India's ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 triumph as the year's biggest achievement for women's cricket. Acknowledging the team's ups and downs, she noted: We're a young side still in progress. Wins matter, but obsessing over success isn't right—losses teach valuable lessons too.

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