Mandhana creates history with 1,000 runs in a year, crosses 5,000 in Women’s ODI World Cup’s

By Admin

13 Oct, 2025

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the record books on Sunday, October 12, 2025, during India’s high-profile Women’s World Cup group match against Australia in Visakhapatnam. The 29-year-old stylish left-hander became the first player in women’s ODIs to score 1,000 runs in a calendar year, breaking the long-standing record held by Australia’s Belinda Clark, who had scored 970 runs in 1997.

Historic Milestone in Women’s Cricket
Mandhana began the day on 982 runs from 17 matches and reached the 1,000-run milestone in the eighth over of the innings. Her remarkable achievement came in dazzling fashion, as she launched into Australian left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux, smashing her for four, six, and four in an over that yielded 16 runs. With that brilliant display, Mandhana not only reached 1,000 runs for the year but also surpassed Clark’s record to become the highest run-getter in a calendar year in women’s ODIs.

Crossing the 5,000-Run Mark
Adding another feather to her illustrious cap, Mandhana also crossed the 5,000-run mark in women’s ODIs, becoming only the fifth woman and the second Indian after Mithali Raj to achieve this incredible milestone. She reached the feat in just 112 innings and 5,569 balls, making her the youngest and fastest to the mark   surpassing Stafanie Taylor’s 129 innings and Suzie Bates’ 6,182 balls.

Commanding Partnership and Brilliant Knock
After a modest start to the tournament, with scores of 8, 23, and 23 against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and South Africa respectively, Mandhana bounced back in spectacular fashion against her favourite opposition. Opening the innings, she struck a fluent 80 off 66 balls (9 fours, 3 sixes) and shared a 155-run opening stand with Pratika Rawal, which was also the first century partnership of the competition.

Her innings was a perfect blend of timing, placement, and aggression. She opened her account with a crisp boundary off Kim Garth’s bowling and then dictated the pace of the game with her exquisite drives and controlled aerial strokes. The over against Molineux became the turning point   a moment that defined Mandhana’s dominance and confidence.

A New Era for Indian Women’s Cricket
Mandhana’s record-breaking feat symbolizes the rise of Indian women’s cricket on the global stage. Her consistency, elegance, and hunger for runs continue to inspire the next generation of cricketers. As the youngest and fastest to 5,000 ODI runs and the first to cross 1,000 in a year, Mandhana stands as a beacon of Indian excellence and determination.

With her incredible performance in Visakhapatnam, Smriti Mandhana has not just rewritten the record books   she has redefined the standards of modern women’s batting.