Smriti Mandhana Breaks Mithali Raj Record: ‘It’s Just the Start’ Says India Vice-Captain
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone on a record-breaking night by surpassing Mithali Raj‘s tally for the most runs in women’s internationals.
Mandhana Reflects on the Milestone
Following the achievement, Smriti Mandhana shared her immediate thoughts, stating that it was just the start. The India vice-captain emphasised how unexpected this moment felt for her personally.
She revealed that she had never imagined one day going past Mithali Raj‘s record of most runs in women’s internationals. This honest admission highlights the significance of the feat in her career journey.
The Record-Breaking Night Unfolds
The night turned into a memorable one as Smriti Mandhana crossed the landmark. Her performance ensured she moved ahead of the previous holder Mithali Raj in the all-time run-scoring list for women’s international cricket.
“It’s just the start” – Smriti Mandhana
The vice-captain’s words captured the essence of the occasion. She made it clear that while the record had fallen, there was much more she aimed to accomplish in the future.
Never Imagined Surpassing the Mark
Smriti Mandhana openly admitted that passing Mithali Raj‘s record had not been something she had visualised happening. The India vice-captain described the moment as beyond what she had ever pictured during her career.
This reflection adds depth to the achievement. It shows how the record stood as a distant benchmark until the record-breaking night arrived and changed the numbers permanently.
- Smriti Mandhana becomes the new leader in women’s international runs
- Surpasses Mithali Raj‘s long-standing record
- India vice-captain delivers on a record-breaking night
The update in the record books now places Smriti Mandhana at the top. Her journey to this point involved consistent contributions across formats, culminating in this landmark moment.
Looking Ahead After the Achievement
Smriti Mandhana concluded her remarks by underlining that this was merely the beginning. The vice-captain’s outlook suggests continued focus on adding more runs in the years ahead.
The India team benefits from having a vice-captain who has now etched her name in the record books. This record-breaking night will be remembered as the occasion when Smriti Mandhana overtook Mithali Raj‘s mark for most runs in women’s internationals.