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Smriti Mandhana became the leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket after scoring 124 runs from just 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup on September 3, 2026. Her career international tally reached 10,880 runs across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, overtaking former India captain Mithali Raj’s 10,868 runs. Mandhana’s innings also included 14 fours and 7 sixes. With this achievement, she became the top run-getter in women’s international cricket and further strengthened her position among the greatest batters in women’s cricket.