Smriti Mandhana created a world record against West Indies. Photo: BCCI
Smriti Mandhana continued to shatter records and she created a world record during the first ODI against West Indies women's cricket team in Vadodara. The India opener is enjoying a purple patch in 2024 and she has been unstoppable with the bat. Mandhana, who had breached the 1500-run mark during the third T20I, became the first women's cricketer to score more than 1600 runs in a year.
Mandhana now holds the record for scoring the most runs in a year in the history of women's cricket. She has scored 1602 runs in 2024 across formats. The India vice-captain has scored 5 centuries and as many half-centuries. India are scheduled to play two more ODIs in 2024 and Mandhana can also breach the 1700-run mark.
Mandhana broke Laura Wolvaardt's record. The South Africa batter has scored 1593 runs in 2024. The South African women's team isn't scheduled to play any match in 2024 now.
| Players with most runs in a year |
Runs |
| Smriti Mandhana |
1602 |
| Laura Wolvaardt |
1593 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt |
1346 |
| Smriti Mandhana |
1291 |
| Smriti Mandhana |
1290 |
With 1346 runs, Nat Sciver-Brunt sits at the third spot. The England batter scored 1346 runs in 2022. Mandhana holds the fourth and fifth spots. She scored 1291 runs in 2018 and 1290 runs in 2022. Mandhana has a long career ahead of her and she can also score more than 2000 runs in a year if India play more matches.
Mandhana, Pratika Rawal end India's wait
Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal also ended India's long 6-year wait by putting on the first 100-run partnership for the opening wicket since 2018 at home. Pratika, who became India's 150th ODI player, missed out on her half-century and departed for 40 off 69 balls.
They added 110 runs for the first wicket in just 23.2 overs. Harleen Doel scored a crucial 44 while Richa Ghosh played a brilliant 26-run knock off just 13 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues also scored a quick 31 off 19 balls. India won the three-match T20I series 2-1.
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