Smriti Mandhana Becomes First Indian Woman to Cross 4,000 T20I Runs

Indian star batter Smriti Mandhana etched her name in cricket history during the first Women’s T20 International against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam by achieving a landmark no Indian woman had reached before. The stylish left-hander crossed the 4,000-run mark in T20 internationals, underlining her consistency and longevity at the highest level.

Historic Milestone in Women’s T20 Cricket

Mandhana became the first Indian woman cricketer to score over 4,000 runs in T20Is. Globally, she is only the second woman to achieve the feat, joining New Zealand great Suzie Bates. The milestone places Mandhana among the elite batters in women’s T20 cricket and reflects her sustained excellence across seasons and conditions.

Fastest Route to 4,000 Runs

What makes Mandhana’s achievement exceptional is the speed at which she reached the landmark. She completed 4,000 T20I runs in just 3,227 balls, significantly quicker than Suzie Bates, who took 3,675 deliveries. This highlights Mandhana’s attacking intent and her ability to score at a high strike rate while maintaining consistency.

Contribution in the Sri Lanka T20I

Playing for India Women, Mandhana scored 25 runs off 25 balls before being dismissed in the ninth over while chasing a target of 122. Although her stay at the crease was brief, it was enough to take her past the historic milestone. The match marked her first international appearance since India’s ODI World Cup triumph last month.

What to Note for Exams?

• Smriti Mandhana is the first Indian woman to score 4,000 T20I runs.
• She is the second woman globally after Suzie Bates to reach the milestone.
• Mandhana reached 4,000 runs in 3,227 balls, the fastest in women’s T20Is.
• The record was achieved against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam.

Strong Bowling Support Sets the Platform

Earlier, India’s bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 121 for six. Vishmi Gunaratne top-scored with 39, while Chamari Athapaththu was dismissed early. Deepti Sharma bowled economically, and debutant Vaishnavi Sharma impressed with a composed spell, ensuring India remained firmly in control throughout the contest.