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

# Smriti Mandhana Becomes Highest Run-Scorer in Women’s International Cricket ### Why in News? India’s **Smriti Mandhana** became the **highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket**, surpassing Mithali Raj’s career tally. ### Key Details - 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. ### Exam Connect - **Smriti Mandhana** → India → highest women’s international run-scorer in the source - **Mithali Raj** → previous record-holder cited in the source