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Smriti Mandhana becomes 1st India women star to breach 4000 T20I runs mark in 1st T20I vs SL

Kaushik Kashyap

Smriti Mandhana reached 4000 T20I runs. [Source - BCCI.com]Smriti Mandhana reached 4000 T20I runs. [Source - BCCI.com]

Another day, another milestone for Smriti Mandhana as the Indian opener reached a remarkable landmark of 4,000 runs in international T20 cricket. She achieved this feat in the first match of the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

The elegant left-hander has long been a symbol of class and consistency in women’s cricket, combining muscle with recent displays of powerful hitting. Coming into this match against the Lankans, Mandhana had amassed 3,982 runs in 153 T20I innings, needing just 18 runs to reach the coveted landmark.

Mandhana reached the milestone in the sixth over of India’s modest 122-run chase in Visakhapatnam. Tucking a delivery towards mid-wicket for a single, she became the first Indian woman to score 4,000 T20I runs. The achievement was celebrated by fans and teammates alike, highlighting her sustained excellence over the years.

Most runs in T20 internationals in women’s cricket

Players
Runs
Suzie Bates (NZ)
4748
Smriti Mandhana (IND)4007
Harmanpreet Kaur (IND)3654
Chamari Athapaththu (SL)3473
Sophie Devine (NZ)3437

The southpaw’s record is all the more impressive considering the pace at which she achieved it. Mandhana is now second on the all-time T20I run-scorers list, behind New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, and has reached the milestone in just 3,675 balls, making her the fastest woman cricketer to do so.

With this landmark, she not only cements her place among India’s cricketing greats but also continues to inspire a generation of young cricketers with her skill, temperament, and commitment to the sport.

Having said that, looking at the way Mandhana is performing, operating at the peak of her power with remarkable consistency and firepower, she is set to soon top the T20I run charts, establishing a record that will be hard for future generations to surpass.