The milestone of 4,000 runs in women’s ODIs by Smriti Mandhana is a significant landmark in Indian cricket history. Here are the key highlights of her feat and the match:

Smriti Mandhana’s Milestone:
Fastest Indian to 4,000 ODI Runs: Mandhana reached the milestone in just 95 innings, becoming the fastest Indian to do so and the third-fastest in the world.
Comparison with Mithali Raj: She has bettered Mithali Raj, who had reached the milestone in 112 innings, by 17 innings.
International Position:
Belinda Clark (Australia) is still the quickest to 4,000 runs in women’s ODIs, reaching the mark in 86 innings in 2003.
Meg Lanning (Australia) is second, who reached the milestone in 89 innings in 2022.
Mandhana now is third and is ahead of South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who reached the mark in 96 innings in 2024.
Captained the team with Harmanpreet Kaur not available in the game.
Match Summary:
Powerplay score: India achieved 70 runs in the first 10 overs, the best they have achieved for a powerplay in home ODIs.
Opening Partnership: The opening partnership of 70 runs for Mandhana and debutant Pratika Rawal gave the perfect start for India’s chase.
Mandhana: Scored 41, a mere nine short of her half-century.
Pratika Rawal’s contribution: She becomes the second ODI player, scoring her second 50 plus score in her fourth ODI, which highlights her promise.
Historical Insight:
Mandhana joins a select list of players who score 4,000 runs. She is surely one of the modern-day greats from women’s cricket.
Her victory also reflects an increase in Indian women’s cricket being at the center of world affairs.
India’s comprehensive victory over Ireland, led by Mandhana’s record-breaking innings and the team’s powerplay achievement, underscores the team’s good form.
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