Sports · 5 September 2026
Smriti Mandhana Becomes Leading Run-Scorer in Women’s International Cricket
Exam-focused facts from the 5 September 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket, surpassing Mithali Raj's tally of 10,868 runs.
- She achieved the milestone during the Women's Asia Cup 2026 Group A match against Hong Kong at Dubai International Stadium.
- Mandhana scored 124 off 64 balls, helping India post 193/5.
- Her 124 is the highest individual score in Women's Asia Cup history.
- She now has 18 centuries in women's international cricket, the most, surpassing Meg Lanning's 17.
- She recorded her 93rd 50-plus score, equalling Mithali Raj's record for the joint-most.