Smriti Mandhana, the vice-captain of India, has emerged as the leading run-scorer and century hitter in women’s international cricket. This achievement is attributed to her relentless discipline and high standards, according to Malolan Rangarajan, head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Rangarajan made these remarks on Friday, highlighting Mandhana’s dedication to her craft as a key factor in her success.
Smriti surpassed former national captain Mithali Raj’s career mark of 10,868 runs across all formats to become the leading run-getter in women’s international cricket While playing a knock of 124 in the Women’s Asia Cup game against Hong Kong China at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Smriti Mandhana Sets New Record in Women’s Cricket
Smriti Mandhana has surpassed Meg Lanning to become the record holder for the most centuries in women’s international cricket. At 30 years old, she also serves as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), where she has led the franchise to two titles and accumulated 1,023 runs across 35 innings.
Her consistent performance has been a hallmark of her career. “What stands out about Smriti isn’t just the runs – it’s the sheer consistency of showing up, series after series, at the very top of her game for so many years,” noted Rangarajan, a spokesperson for RCB. He emphasized that her growth as a batter and leader reflects her deepening understanding of the sport.
Rangarajan added, “Reaching this milestone doesn’t happen by accident – it’s the product of relentless discipline and the standards she holds herself to, day in and day out.”
This record is a huge achievement, but for us, it is also a reflection of the person and leader we get to have in our dressing room,” said India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Arundhati Reddy. Teammates echoed Rangarajan’s sentiment, pointing to Smriti’s leadership and preparation as key factors behind her record-breaking achievement. “Smriti has always been someone you can look up to, both as a player and as a captain. “The way she prepares, the way she handles pressure and the confidence she gives everyone around her makes such a difference to the team. “She brings so much calmness and clarity to the team, and she leads by example with the way she approaches the game. To see her become the leading run-scorer in international cricket is a very proud moment for all of us at RCB and Indian cricket.
