Team India’s star batter Smriti Mandhana showcased her brilliance yet again with a stunning 91-run knock against West Indies in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. Her remarkable innings not only anchored India’s performance but also secured her a spot in a prestigious record tally.
A Historic Achievement
Mandhana’s 91-run effort took her 2024 ODI run tally to an impressive 1602 runs, making her the player with the most international runs in a calendar year in women’s cricket. She surpassed South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 1593 runs in the same year.
Smriti Mandhana’s Stellar Form in 2024
The left-handed opener has been unstoppable this year, amassing five centuries and 10 fifties in ODIs alone. With two more ODIs left in the series, she has the opportunity to extend her lead further.
Top Players with Most International Runs in a Year (Women’s Cricket)
- Smriti Mandhana (2024) – 1602 runs
- Laura Wolvaardt (2024) – 1593 runs
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (2022) – 1346 runs
- Smriti Mandhana (2018) – 1291 runs
- Smriti Mandhana (2022) – 1290 runs
Consistency Against West Indies
Mandhana has been in phenomenal form against West Indies, recently scoring three consecutive half-centuries in India’s 2-1 T20I series victory in Navi Mumbai.
Smriti Mandhana continues to set benchmarks in women’s cricket, demonstrating unmatched skill and consistency on the international stage.
