A milestone looms large for Smriti Mandhana, deputy leader of India’s team, as she approaches 2026 with momentum. Her journey now includes surpassing 4,000 runs in T20 Internationals, a mark few have reached.
The path ahead holds sights on becoming the player with the most centuries in Women’s ODIs, along with topping charts in both T20I and total career runs across formats. On Sunday, December 22, activity resumed during the opening match of a five-game series versus Sri Lanka at Dr YS Rajashekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Representing the national side clad in blue, she contributed 25 runs from 25 deliveries toward an eight-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka. Though time spent batting was short, it still delivered historic moments, making her the first Indian woman to breach 4,000 T20I runs and also helping her claim the highest annual tally ever recorded by any female cricketer internationally, surpassing her own previous benchmark of 1,602.
With 9,958 runs accumulated globally so far, the distance to 10,000 continues to narrow steadily under her bat.
Smriti Mandhana’s Climb Toward ODI History:
Currently sixth in the rankings, Smriti Mandhana stands among the top performers in Women’s ODI history. Across 117 games, her total of 5,322 runs featured 14 hundreds and 34 half-centuries, built at a steady pace of 48.38 per dismissal.
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Reaching 5,000 runs faster than any other Indian player in the format marked a quiet milestone in her career. With 670 more runs still required, she could overtake Charlotte Edwards’ record of 5,992 by 2026. Leadership away from the crease complements her role as vice-captain of the Indian team. Progression upward appears likely given her current form and consistent output.
Mandhana Moves Closer to Joining the 6,000-Run Club.
Current form holds, reaching 6,000 runs, appears within reach for Smriti Mandhana. Nearly seven hundred runs separate her from joining Mithali Raj in that circle. A series of fixtures spread over late 2026 into early 2027 offers the opportunity.
Scoring at her usual pace could see the mark met during those games. The path forward includes nine scheduled outings in the format. Progress depends on steady contributions when the team bats first.
Mandhana Eyes Strong Showing at Next Women’s T20 World Cup
Expected to play, Smriti Mandhana heads into next year’s Women’s T20 World Cup, set for June and July across England and Wales. With 524 runs from 25 games, including four half-centuries, at an average of 21.83, she ranks second among Indian batters. Leading the list are Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur, who are tied on 726 runs each in tournament history.
Mandhana Nears Record-Breaking Century Milestone
Currently, Smriti Mandhana shares a milestone with former Australia captain Meg Lanning, as both have struck 17 international hundreds in women’s cricket. One additional hundred would place Mandhana ahead of Lanning and set a new benchmark. Reaching 20 centuries remains an uncommon target, yet it lies within her path. Few players have touched that mark, and she now stands very close.e
Mandhana Chasing T20I Run Records.
At present, Suzie Bates of New Zealand stands at the top of the list for most runs in Women’s T20 Internationals. Her total amounts to 4,716, gathered over 177 appearances, featuring a solitary hundred and twenty-eight half-centuries, maintained at a rate just under 29.
Across the scoreboard, Smriti Mandhana trails but draws nearer, ranked second with 4,007 runs from fewer games, with 154 innings shaping her output. Within those, she has struck one century alongside thirty-one scores past fifty, averaging slightly above 29. The gap narrows as she features in India’s current series versus Sri Lanka, which is set to wrap byNovember 30th.
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