Smriti Mandhana Becomes Highest Women’s T20I Run-Scorer: Full List
Smriti Mandhana scripted another history in the international cricket again as she became the leading run-getter in Women’s T20I cricket by surpassing New Zealand’s Suzie Bates during the 2026 semi-final of India Women’s Asian Games between India Women and Bangladesh Women in 20 September 2026.
Mandhana smashed 37 runs off just 19 balls with the help of five boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 194.47. The run-getting innings saw her surpass Bates’ record to become the leading run-getter in Women’s T20I cricket.
Ahead of the game, Suzie Bates was on top with 4,758 T20I runs. Mandhana surpassed her in the 37-run knock and reached a total of 4,788 runs in her career.
Currently, Smriti Mandhana holds the top spot in the all-time Women’s T20I run-scorers list while India team captain Harmanpreet Kaur sits in third position with 4,287 runs.
| Rank | Player | Nation | Runs | Str.Rate | 100s | 50s |
| 1 | Smriti Mandhana | India | 4,788 | 126.55 | 2 | 36 |
| 2 | Suzie Bates | New Zealand | 4,758 | 108.60 | 1 | 28 |
| 3 | Harmanpreet Kaur | India | 4,287 | 110.46 | 1 | 18 |
| 4 | Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka | 4,282 | 114.89 | 0 | 16 |
| 5 | Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 3,817 | 123.20 | 1 | 24 |
Smriti Mandhana’s Performance in Women’s International Cricket
Smriti Mandhana’s recent feat is yet another feather in the cap for her as one of the best run scorers in women’s international cricket.
From the data above, it can be seen that Smriti Mandhana has scored 10,966 runs in international cricket, surpassing the former Indian captain Mithali Raj who ended her career after scoring a total of 10,868 runs internationally.
Top run scorers in each format are as follows,
| Format | High Score | Highest No of Runs Scorer | Country |
| Tests | 1,935 | Jan Brittin | England |
| ODIs | 7,805 | Mithali Raj | India |
| T20Is | 4,788 | Smriti Mandhana | India |
| In all Formats | 10,966 | Smriti Mandhana | India |
Therefore, Mandhana is now the top run-scorer in both Women’s T20I matches and international women’s cricket in all formats of the game.
Mandhana’s achievement was achieved amidst India’s strong batting showing against Bangladesh in the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026.
Following the rapid 37 from Mandhana, the most valuable contribution was made by Shafali Verma who hammered an unbeaten 100 runs in just 49 deliveries. Her innings saw her hitting three fours and nine sixes, making her strike rate 204.08.
Harmanpreet Kaur scored 40 runs as India reached 195/4 in 20 overs.
This made India well placed to achieve their goal in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
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