Smriti Mandhana is all set to create history and surpass Shubman Gill ?

Indian star batter Smriti Mandhana is on the verge of setting a remarkable record this year. She could become the highest run-scorer in international cricket in 2025. Mandhana has scored 1703 runs this year, and if she scores 62 more runs, she can surpass Shubman Gill, who is currently the highest run-scorer in men’s cricket. Gill has scored 1764 runs across Tests, ODIs, and T20 Internationals.

Smriti Mandhana’s performance in 2025

Smriti Mandhana has been in phenomenal form in 2025. She has scored 1703 runs in ODIs and T20 Internationals, which is the highest number of runs scored by a woman cricketer in a single year. The Indian women’s team has performed well this year, and Mandhana’s performance has been exceptional. The left-handed batter has maintained a good strike rate throughout the year.

Smriti Mandhana could achieve this record

However, the Indian women’s team will play the final match of the T20 International series against Sri Lanka on 30th December, Tuesday. ​​They currently lead the five-match series 4-0 and will be aiming for a clean sweep. In this game, Smriti Mandhana will have the opportunity to surpass Shubman Gill’s record, and all eyes will be on her.

Smriti Mandhana joins elite list

The 28-year-old batter completed 10,000 runs in international cricket during the fourth match of the series against Sri Lanka, which was played at the Greenfield International Stadium. She joins an elite list that includes Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates, and Charlotte Edwards.

Mandhana has scored 629 runs in Test cricket, having played a total of seven Test matches in her career. Her batting average is 57.18, including two centuries. In One Day Internationals, Mandhana has scored 5322 runs in 117 matches at an average of 48.38, including 14 centuries and 34 half-centuries. In T20 Internationals, she has scored 4102 runs in 157 matches, placing her second on the all-time list.

Smriti Mandhana is now fourth on the list of leading run-scorers in women’s international cricket. Mithali Raj tops the list, having scored 10,868 runs in 314 innings. New Zealand’s Suzie Bates is second with 10,652 runs in 343 innings, followed by England’s Charlotte Edwards with 10,273 runs in 316 innings. Mandhana has scored 10,053 runs in 280 innings.

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