Mithali Raj achieved a major milestone on Saturday in the 3rd women’s ODI between England and Indian Women as she overtook former England batswoman — Charlotte Edwards’ tally of 10,273 runs in women’s international cricket. The India captain already holds the record for most runs in Women’s ODI cricket. She has 7304 runs in 217 WODIs, 2364 runs in 89 WT20Is, and 669 runs in 11 WTests.
The India Women’s ODI captain went past former England batter Charlotte Edwards to hold the world record for the most runs in women’s international cricket. Mithali Raj, 38, went past Charlotte Edward’s tally of 10,273 runs during the 3rd ODI between England Women and India in Worcester on Saturday.
Mithali Raj Went Past Charlotte Edward’s Tally Of Most Runs In International Cricket
Mithali Raj needed just 12 runs to go past the tally of 10,273 runs and the India skipper got there with a delightful drive for a boundary. She is the only Indian cricketer to have scored more than 10,000 runs in Women’s international cricket. The skipper, who holds the record for the most runs in Women’s ODIs, achieved the major landmark as she led India’s chase of 220 in the ODI series finale.
Most runs in Women’s International Cricket
Mithali Raj – 10,277* in 317 matches
Suzie Bates – 7849 runs in 247 matches
Stefanie Taylor – 7834 in 256 matches
Meg Lanning – 7024 in 199 matches
Mithali Raj also holds the record for the most-capped player in the history of Women’s Cricket. In 2020, she was named in the ICC ODI Team of the decade. The 38-year-old has been the flagbearer of Indian women’s cricket. She led the team to the final of the Women’s World Cup in 2017.
Mithali Raj Scores 75 Runs As Indian Women Wins 3rd WODI
Mithali Raj has been in fine form in the ongoing ODI series even as India lost the series despite winning the last WODI. The senior batsmen had her issues with strike rate but she has been holding the Indian batting line-up together. Having already hit 2 successive fifties in the series, she scored 75 off 86 balls with 8 fours to finally guide Indian women to a victory by 4 wickets in the 3rd WODI against England.
India, chasing 220 runs in a truncated 47-over match, secured victory with three balls to spare. The skipper starred with an unbeaten knock of 75, off just 86 balls, and was declared the Player of the Match. The 2022 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand will be her swansong and the 38-year-old has been pushing herself hard to head into the tournament in good shape and form.