Smriti Mandhana reached the summit of the women’s T20 International run-scoring chart on September 20, 2026, during India’s Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh at Korogi Sports Park in Nagoya, Japan. She overtook New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, who held the record with 4,758 runs across 186 matches, finishing with 4,765 runs in the format.
The milestone marked a landmark moment for women’s cricket, with Mandhana’s sustained brilliance across international competitions cementing her status as one of the format’s most dominant batters. The record came during a crucial knockout match as India pushed for a place in the final.
“Many congratulations to @mandhana_smriti for going top of the Women’s T20I run charts (4,788 runs). By rewriting history, you are lifting women’s cricket to new heights and setting the standard for young dreamers everywhere. Here’s to many more milestones ahead!” Shah wrote on ‘X’.
04:55 PM · Sep 20, 2026
In the semi-final, Mandhana played a commanding innings of 37 runs off 19 deliveries, hitting five boundaries and two maximums before her dismissal. She shared a 72-run opening partnership with Shafali Verma, providing a solid foundation for India’s chase in the knockout encounter.
Additionally, Mandhana crossed the 100-six mark in women’s T20Is during the same match, marking another significant achievement. The dual milestones highlighted her exceptional ability to score freely and strike the ball with power. Across all three international formats, Mandhana has amassed 10,987 runs, reflecting her remarkable consistency from Tests to ODIs and T20Is.
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