5 Remarkable Records Held by Smriti Mandhana in International Cricket

Mandhana’s outstanding contributions included three consecutive half-centuries, underscoring her consistency and dominance throughout the series.

5 Remarkable Records Held by Smriti Mandhana in International Cricket
5 Remarkable Records Held by Smriti Mandhana in International Cricket

Smriti Mandhana displayed exceptional form with the bat during the recently concluded three-match T20I series against the West Indies. Opening the innings, she played a pivotal role in leading India to a series victory—their first T20I series win on home soil in five years.

After clinching the opening game, India faced a setback in the second match, allowing the visitors to level the series 1-1. However, the Women in Blue bounced back strongly in the decider, delivering a commanding performance to secure a 2-1 series win. 

Most 50+ Scores in Women's T20Is

Mandhana holds the record for the most 50+ scores in Women's T20 Internationals, surpassing New Zealand's Suzie Bates. She has achieved 30 such scores, including half-centuries and centuries. 

Most Runs in a Calendar Year in WT20Is

In 2024, Mandhana scored 763 runs in Women's T20 Internationals, setting a new record for the most runs in a single calendar year in this format. 

Fastest Indian Woman to 2,000 WODI Runs

Mandhana became the fastest Indian woman to reach 2,000 runs in Women's One Day Internationals, achieving this milestone in her 51st innings. 

First Indian Woman to Score a Century in Both ODIs and Tests in Australia

She is the first Indian female cricketer to score a century in both One Day Internationals and Test matches on Australian soil. 

Most Runs by an Indian Woman in a Bilateral T20I Series

 Mandhana holds the record for the most runs scored by an Indian woman in a bilateral T20I series, amassing 193 runs and surpassing the previous record held by Mithali Raj.

These accomplishments highlight Mandhana's exceptional talent and her significant contributions to women's cricket on both national and international stages.