Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes No.1 women’s cricketer in this aspect ...Middle East

After this innings, she completed 1600 runs in international cricket in the year 2024. It is a big achievement for the left-handed opener as she surpassed South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt, who has scored 1593 runs this year.

Mandhana has 1602 runs to her name this year in international cricket currently which is the most by any batter in women's international cricket in a calendar year in history. Interestingly, Mandhana was already among the top five batters of this list having scored the most number of runs in 2018 and 2022.

With two more ODIs to be played this year against the same opposition, Mandhana will be expected to add more runs to her tally. Over the years, she has been extremely consistent at the top order for India.

Most international runs in a year in women's cricket

Smriti Mandhana (India)- 1602 runs in 2024 Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) - 1593 runs in 2024 Nat Sciver-Brunt (England) - 1346 runs in 2022 Smriti Mandhana (India) - 1291 runs in 2018 Smriti Mandhana (India) - 1290 runs in 2022

Mandhana now has MOST women's international runs in a year.3 times in top-5 list!1602 - Mandhana?? in 20241593 - Laura Wolvaardt?? in 20241346 - Nat Sciver-Brunt??????? in 20221291 - Smriti Mandhana?? in 20181290 - Smriti Mandhana?? in 2022#INDvWI pic.twitter.com/QxWDHyk5Ve

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) December 22, 2024

India pile up a big score at Vadodara

Meanwhile, West Indies won the toss and elected to field on a good batting surface at Vadodara. India started cautiously with the debutant Pratika Rawal and Mandhana looking to preserve wickets.

Mandhana looked in sublime touch once she got set and smashed the bowlers with utter ease all around the ground. She looked good for a century but was dismissed by the left-arm spinner Zaida James while trying to attempt a paddle behind the wicket.

But skipper Harmanpreet Kaur didn't let the momentum slow down and smashed a quickfire 34 off 23 balls. Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues played fiery cameos down the order to take India to a significant total of 314-9 in 50 overs.

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