Smriti Mandhana just did something absolutely amazing in the Women’s World Cup 2025. She became India’s highest run-getter in a single World Cup ever. The stylish left-hander finally went past Mithali Raj’s old 2017 record.
Smriti Mandhana breaks record by piling up 434 runs in 9 innings. Mithali Raj was leading the scoreboard with 409 runs before this. She averaged 54.25 with her best knock being 109 runs. Her strike rate of 99.08 shows she scored quickly too. This makes her the First Woman from India to smash this record.
How Smriti Mandhana Breaks Record in World Cup History
Smriti started the tournament on fire with consistent performances throughout. She scored runs against every team India faced during matches. Her opening partnerships gave India strong starts in most games.
The First Woman to cross Mithali’s tally played fearlessly under pressure. She hit boundaries all around the ground with beautiful strokeplay. Her timing and placement troubled bowlers from every country badly.
Smriti nearly reached 1,000 World Cup runs overall in her career. Only Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur achieved this milestone before. She fell just short of becoming the third Indian batter there.
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Smriti’s Performance in Women’s World Cup 2025 Final
Smriti scored 45 runs off 58 balls in the final match. She built a crucial 104-run partnership with Shafali Verma upfront. This opening stand gave India a perfect platform after batting first. The duo played smartly against South African bowlers in Navi Mumbai.
Chloe Tryon finally got her out caught in the 18th over. Smriti looked disappointed walking back to the pavilion. Her dismissal hurt India’s momentum during the middle overs slightly.
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Why This Record Matters for Indian Women’s Cricket
Smriti Mandhana’s consistency throughout the Women’s World Cup 2025 was incredible really. She delivered when the team needed her most every time. Her record shows how much Indian women’s cricket has grown.
