IND-W vs WI-W: The Indian women’s cricket team is currently engaged in a three-match ODI series against the West Indies. In the first match, India batted first and achieved a total of 314 runs. Smriti Mandhana played a crucial role in this impressive batting performance, scoring 91 runs. Her contributions were instrumental in helping the team reach this significant score. Mandhana formed a 110-run partnership with Pratika Rawat for the first wicket and a 50-run partnership with Harleen Deol for the second wicket. Although she narrowly missed scoring a century, she has achieved a remarkable world record.
Smriti Mandhana Sets a New World Record
Smriti Mandhana, India’s star batswoman, continues to break records. During the first ODI match, she achieved a new milestone. She has become the highest run-scorer in a calendar year in women’s international cricket, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa. Mandhana has scored 1602 runs in 2024, while Wolvaardt has scored 1593 runs in the same year. Let’s take a look at the top run-scorers in a calendar year in women’s international cricket.
Top Run-Scorers in a Calendar Year in Women’s International Cricket
- Smriti Mandhana – 1602 runs (2024)
- Laura Wolvaardt – 1593 runs (2024)
- Net Savior Brunt – 1346 runs (2022)
- Smriti Mandhana – 1291 runs (2018)
- Smriti Mandhana – 1290 runs (2022)
Smriti Mandhana’s Impressive Form
Smriti Mandhana has returned to form, displaying exceptional batting skills in her last five matches for India. Her recent performances include one century and four half-centuries. She scored 105 runs in an ODI match against Australia, followed by 54 runs in the first T20, 62 runs in the second T20, and 77 runs in the third T20 against the West Indies. In the first ODI match against the West Indies, Mandhana scored 91 runs. If she maintains this form, it will be a positive sign for the Indian team.