US EditionSmriti Mandhana Breaks Mithali Raj’s Record with Vital Knock in Women’s World Cup Final
Smriti Mandhana scored 410 runs in nine innings, surpassing Mithali Raj's 409-run record in the Women's Cricket World Cup, becoming India's top scorer in 2025.
- On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Smriti Mandhana broke Mithali Raj's India single-edition World Cup run record at DY Patil Stadium, reaching 434 runs in nine matches.
- With 389 runs before the match, Smriti Mandhana needed 21 to surpass Mithali Raj after scoring a century against New Zealand and multiple fifties in league stage and earlier matches.
- During the summit clash, Smriti Mandhana scored 45 off 58 balls with eight boundaries before Chloe Tryon dismissed her in the 18th over, and she and Shafali Verma put on a 104-run opening partnership.
- Mandhana finished the tournament as the second-highest run scorer behind Laura Wolvaardt, posting an average of 54.25 and a strike rate of 99.08.
- In historical context, the record bolsters Smriti Mandhana's reputation as a leading batter and a key pillar of India's World Cup run, while Alyssa Healy's 2022 record of 509 remains the overall single‑edition record.
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Smriti Mandhana Scripts Massive Women's World Cup Record, Overtakes India Legend Mithali Raj
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana made history, overtaking compatriot and former skipper Mithali Raj to register the best-ever ICC Women's World Cup campaign in history by an Indian batter.
Smriti Mandhana breaks Mithali Raj’s record with vital knock in Women’s World Cup final
Smriti Mandhana broke Mithali Raj’s long-standing record during the 2025 Women's World Cup final against South Africa. She scored a crucial 45 in the big game to provide India with a solid platform alongside Shafali Verma.
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The Economic TimesInd W vs SA W: Smriti Mandhana breaks Mithali Raj's long-standing Women's World Cup record
Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history during the Women's World Cup final, surpassing Mithali Raj's record for most runs by an Indian in a single edition with 434 runs. She also shared a formidable 104-run opening stand with Shafali Verma, who notched a quickfire half-century. Mandhana's stellar performance highlights her consistent brilliance on the world stage.
India Vs South Africa Final, ICC Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana Goes Past Mithali Raj To Score Most Runs In Single WC Edition
Smriti Mandhana finishes the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 campaign with 434 runs, topping Mithali Raj's 409-run campaign during the 2017 edition
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana performed brilliantly with the bat in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025. Smriti played a key role in India's semi-final victory against New Zealand with a century.
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