India Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana made her mark into the record books becoming the fourth female player playing international cricket to score 10,000 runs across all formats. The milestone was reached in the 4th Women’s T20 International against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Mandhana hit the mark during the course of an impressive innings that affirmed her position as one of the best and most consistently successful players in women’s cricket.

By achieving this feat, Mandhana was added to an elite group that includes Mithali Raj from India as well as the English’s Charlotte Edwards, and New Zealand’s Suzie Bates. This feat also confirmed her place as one of the top female run-scorers in international women’s cricket the history of cricket.

Fastest to 10,000 International Runs

Mandhana achieved the milestone of 10,000 runs in her 281st innings for the international team she became the fastest woman to complete this feat. She beat the previous records established by Mithali Raj, Charlotte Edwards, and Suzie Bates who all needed more innings to reach the record.

The record is a testament to Mandhana’s long-term consistency in all formats and conditions and her capacity to perform at a top standard over a long period of time. Her score rate and flexibility have been the key elements in the rapid growth of runs throughout Tests, One-Day Internationals as well as T20 internationals.

The Milestone Innings Against Sri Lanka

In her first innings, she was 27 runs short of the historic, Mandhana reached the milestone by hitting a well-controlled single from left-arm spinner Nimasha Meepage. The moment was celebrated by the players and fans as she continued to put together an impressive innings for India.

Mandhana was able to rack up 80 runs in just 48 deliveries. The innings included three sixes as well as several powerful strokes that went through in the opposite side. Her innings gave her stability and momentum at on top, which allowed India to take control of in the Sri Lankan bowling attack.

Record Opening Partnership

Mandhana’s score was part of an historic opening stand that included Shafali Verma. The duo added 162 runs to the wicket they took on, which is the most successful opening partnership in India in the women’s T20 internationals. The team formed a solid base for India’s innings and helped keep the scoring always high throughout the middle and powerplay.

Verma added 79 runs in addition to Mandhana’s aggressive stroke play. The opening stand was crucial in establishing a massive total that reflected the growing strength and stability of India’s lineup of batsmen.

India Post Highest-Ever T20I Total

Inspiring by the opening partnership and the late-order acceleration by Richa Ghosh India scored 221 runs in just 20 overs. The score was the highest score of the Indian women’s team at T20 Internationals.

Ghosh scored a brisk 40 in only 16 balls, making sure India made the most of its final overs. Sri Lanka’s bowlers were unable to stop their Indian batters, but the fielding side struggling to halt the pace when the top order was got settled.

Series Context and Match Outcome

Aiming for a record score, Sri Lanka Women fell short despite an impressive effort but ultimately lost the game in a 30-run margin. This loss handed India the lead of 4-0 over the 5-match T20I series, proving that they were the dominant team throughout this tour.

India’s overall performance across departments including bowling, batting and fielding was a comprehensive team performance, with Mandhana’s milestone making the most memorable moment of the match.

Mandhana’s Career Across Formats

Mandhana’s 10,000 runs in international cricket span every format of cricket. She has been a key part of India’s batting lineup in Tests, ODIs, as well as T20Is. She is often the first to open the innings and setting the tone for remainder of the team.

In the One-Day Internationals, Mandhana has been among the most consistent performers worldwide In T20 Internationals, she has established herself among the most energetic as well as reliable batsmen. The Test performances she has put up, although less frequent however, have made substantial contribution at crucial times.

Dominance in Recent International Cricket

This milestone is an extremely productive period of Mandhana’s career. In the same year Mandhana became the first female to complete more than 1,000 ODI runs in one calendar year. She was also the top run-scorer in the world of ODI.

She also has reached the milestone of 4,000 runs in T20 Internationals, making her the second woman to achieve it. The ongoing T20 series with Sri Lanka, Mandhana also surpasses Harmanpreet Kaur to become India’s top six-hitter in women’s T20 Internationals.

Recognition From Team and Management

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged Mandhana’s achievement following the match, and emphasized her contribution as a senior batter as well as captain within the team. The team management also emphasized her reliability and ability to cope under pressure as essential qualities to the squad.

Mandhana’s influence goes beyond her run, with her expertise playing a crucial role in guiding youngsters and shaping India’s batting style across different formats.

Place in Indian and Global Cricket History

Mandhana is the only Indian woman, following Mithali Raj to complete 10,000 runs in international competition. Being able to achieve this feat at a younger age when compared to her predecessors, puts her in a great position to increase her record in the coming years.

Her inclusion to the elite club is an indication of the quality of her performance as an individual and the continued expansion of women’s cricket worldwide as players improve their performance to new heights.

Women Cricketers With 10,000 International Runs

Player Name	Country	International Runs	Innings Taken	Formats Played
Mithali Raj	India	10,868	291	Tests, ODIs, T20Is
Charlotte Edwards	England	10,273	308	Tests, ODIs, T20Is
Suzie Bates	New Zealand	10,309	314	Tests, ODIs, T20Is
Smriti Mandhana	India	10,000+	281	Tests, ODIs, T20Is