Smriti Mandhana Becomes Highest Run-Scorer in Women’s International Cricket

India’s Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket, surpassing Mithali Raj’s career tally.

Mandhana reached 10,880 international runs, moving past Mithali Raj (10,868).
She also registered her 18th international century, surpassing Meg Lanning’s previous record of 17 cited in the source.
In the same match, she scored 124 off 64 balls, described as the highest individual score in Women’s Asia Cup history.
Top run-scorers: 1. Smriti Mandhana – 10,880; 2. Mithali Raj – 10,868; 3. Suzie Bates – 10,740; 4. Charlotte Edwards – 10,273; 5. Stafanie Taylor – 10,007.

Smriti Mandhana → India → highest women’s international run-scorer in the source
Mithali Raj → previous record-holder cited in the source

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