Smriti Mandhana Breaks WT20I Record: A Living Legend

Calling Smriti Mandhana a living legend is no longer an exaggeration—it is an undeniable statement of fact. At an age when most cricketers are only entering their prime, the Indian batting maestro has practically conquered the record books. Mandhana added…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 6:01 AM
Smriti Mandhana Breaks WT20I Record: A Living Legend
Key Things to Know
  • Smriti Mandhana has broken the record for the most runs in Women's T20 Internationals.
  • Mandhana surpassed New Zealand's Suzie Bates, who previously held the record with 4,758 runs.
  • The historic milestone was achieved during India's match against Bangladesh.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indian opening batter Smriti Mandhana has broken the world record for the most runs in Women's Twenty20 Internationals (WT20Is). Mandhana achieved the historic milestone during India's match against Bangladesh, surpassing the previous record of 4,758 runs held by New Zealand's Suzie Bates. Mandhana now leads the T20I leaderboard with over 4,761 runs.

This achievement follows another recent milestone where Mandhana overtook Mithali Raj to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats. She also holds the record for the most international hundreds in women's cricket after scoring her 18th century during the Women's Asia Cup.

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