Smriti Mandhana continues to redefine greatness in women’s cricket. The Indian vice-captain scripted history on Sunday, December 28, by breaking her own record for the most runs scored in a single calendar year in women’s international cricket.
The milestone came during the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Opening the innings for India, Mandhana played a brilliant knock of 80 runs off 48 balls, smashing 11 fours and 3 sixes. Her aggressive yet composed innings powered India to a commanding position.
Match-Winning Partnership
Mandhana stitched a massive 162-run opening partnership with Shafali Verma, who scored 79 off 46 balls. Their stand came in just 92 balls and completely dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling attack.
Mandhana’s performance earned her the Player of the Match award, but more importantly, it pushed her into the history books.
Most Runs in a Calendar Year in Women’s Cricket
With this knock, Mandhana became the first woman cricketer in the world to cross 1,700 runs in a single calendar year.
Record: Most Runs in a Calendar Year (All Formats)
| Player | Country | Innings | Runs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 32 | 1703 | 2025 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 35 | 1659 | 2024 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 37 | 1593 | 2024 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 26 | 1364 | 2025 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | England | 32 | 1346 | 2022 |
Mandhana had already held the record from 2024. She has now gone one step ahead, showing remarkable consistency across formats.
Smriti Mandhana’s Numbers in 2025
In the ongoing year, Mandhana has been unstoppable, especially in ODIs.
Smriti Mandhana – 2025 Performance Breakdown
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Best | Average | Strike Rate | 100s/50s | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 23 | 23 | 1362 | 135 | 61.90 | 109.92 | 5 / 5 | 165 / 32 |
| T20Is | 9 | 9 | 341 | 112 | 37.88 | 135.85 | 1 / 2 | 50 / 7 |
| Total | 32 | 32 | 1703 | 135 | — | — | 6 / 7 | 215 / 39 |
She is also the only woman cricketer to score more than 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year.
Most Sixes for India in Women’s T20Is
Mandhana also surpassed Harmanpreet Kaur to become India’s leading six-hitter in women’s T20 internationals.
Most Sixes for India in Women’s T20Is
| Player | Matches | Runs | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 157 | 4102 | 80 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 186 | 3716 | 78 |
| Shafali Verma | 94 | 2457 | 69 |
| Richa Ghosh | 71 | 1108 | 39 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 115 | 2479 | 22 |
Mandhana Enters the Elite 10,000-Run Club
Smriti Mandhana also became the fourth woman in history to cross 10,000 international runs.
Most Runs in Women’s International Cricket
| Player | Country | Tests | ODIs | T20Is | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mithali Raj | India | 699 | 7805 | 2364 | 10,868 |
| Suzie Bates | New Zealand | — | 5936 | 4716 | 10,652 |
| Charlotte Edwards | England | 1676 | 5992 | 2605 | 10,273 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 629 | 5322 | 4102 | 10,053 |
Fastest to 10,000 Runs in Women’s Cricket
Mandhana reached the landmark faster than anyone else.
Fastest to 10,000 Runs
| Player | Country | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 280 |
| Mithali Raj | India | 291 |
| Charlotte Edwards | England | 308 |
| Suzie Bates | New Zealand | 314 |
A Year to Remember
Smriti Mandhana’s 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary. From breaking her own records to leading India from the front, she continues to raise the bar for women’s cricket globally.
With her form, fitness, and hunger for runs, Mandhana is not just making records, she is setting standards for the next generation.
