Smriti Mandhana has made history by becoming the first woman cricketer to score over 1,000 runs in a single calendar year. This remarkable achievement occurred during a World Cup match against Australia. Mandhana entered the game needing just 18 runs to reach the milestone, having already accumulated 982 runs in 2025.
Historic Milestone Achieved
In her innings, Mandhana started slowly, scoring 11 runs off her first 17 balls. However, she quickly picked up pace with a series of boundaries, hitting a four and a six against bowler Sophie Molineux. She celebrated the milestone by hitting a six over long-on, etching her name into cricket history.
Top Performers in Women’s ODIs
Mandhana’s record-breaking run of 1,000 runs in 2025 places her at the top of the list for most runs in a calendar year in Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs). Here are the top statistics:
- 1,000 Runs – Smriti Mandhana (2025)
- 970 Runs – Belinda Clark (1997)
- 882 Runs – Laura Wolvaardt (2022)
- 880 Runs – Debbie Hockley (1997)
Performance Overview
At only 29 years old, Mandhana has achieved this feat in just 18 innings. This calendar year, she has surpassed the 100-run mark four times and reached 50 runs on three occasions. Despite her recent struggles in the home World Cup, where she scored 8, 23, and 23 runs in earlier matches, her performance against Australia has been a significant turnaround. By the time of this report, she was batting at 32 not out off 30 balls.
India’s World Cup Standing
Currently, India is positioned third on the World Cup points table, making this encounter crucial following a surprise defeat to South Africa. England leads with three wins from three matches, while Australia is in second place with two wins and one no-result.
