Smriti Mandhana Registers Most Runs In Women's T20Is (Source: AFP)Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the record books on Sunday, September 20, becoming the highest run-scorer in Women’s T20Is. The star player set the record while opening the innings for India in the ongoing Asian Games 2026 semi-final 2 match against Bangladesh at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.The stylish batter moved to the top of the list after taking her career tally to 4,788 runs, surpassing New Zealand's Suzie Bates, who previously held the record with 4,758 runs. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is third on the list with 4,287 runs.The record came shortly after India won the toss, with Harmanpreet opting to bat first against Nigar Sultana’s Bangladesh.Smriti Mandhana Becomes Highest Run-Scorer In Women's T20IsSmriti Mandhana entered the semi-final against Bangladesh needing just 8 runs to surpass Suzie Bates’ record of 4,758 T20I runs.The Indian opener reached the landmark in her 178th T20I match and 171st innings. Mandhana has now scored 4,788 runs in Women’s T20Is, with two centuries and 36 half-centuries, and her highest score in the format is 124.Also Read: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mix-Up Leaves Smriti Mandhana Run Out In Bizarre FashionMost Runs By A Batter in WT20Is:Smriti Mandhana (India) – 4,788 runsSuzie Bates (New Zealand) – 4,758 runsHarmanpreet Kaur (India) – 4,287 runsChamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka) – 4,282 runsSophie Devine (New Zealand) – 3,817 runsMost 6s In WT20IsSmriti Mandhana also reached another major milestone after completing 100 sixes in Women’s T20I cricket. With this achievement, she became only the fourth batter to hit at least 100 sixes in the format.New Zealand’s Sophie Devine has 134 sixes, while West Indies batter Deandra Dottin has also hit more than 134 sixes. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu is third with 120 sixes.Mandhana is now fourth on the list with 100 sixes.Numbers Game: Smriti Mandhana has completed 100 sixes in Women’s T20Is, becoming the fourth batter to reach the milestone.134 - Sophie Devine (New Zealand)134+ - Deandra Dottin (West Indies)120 - Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka)100 - Smriti Mandhana (India)*Mandhana Also Leads International Run-Scoring ChartsEarlier this month, Smriti Mandhana reached another major milestone in international cricket. During the Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai, she became the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket.Mandhana went past former India captain Mithali Raj’s record of 10,868 international runs.Most Runs In Women's International Cricket10913 - Smriti Mandhana*10868 - Mithali Raj10740 - Suzie Bates10273 - Charlotte Edwards10007 - Stafanie TaylorIn conclusion, Mandhana is an important player for India in T20Is. Her ability to score runs quickly and play confidently against both pace and spin gives India a strong start. At the same time, Mandhana can adjust her playing style to the situation, either attacking the bowlers or building the innings.Also Read: Ajit Agarkar Forced To Quit BCCI Over Rohit Sharma, VVS Laxman Saga
