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Smriti Mandhana Chases Legendary ODI Runs Record in World Cup
9 Oct
Summary
- Smriti Mandhana needs 12 runs to break Belinda Clark's ODI runs record
- Mandhana has scored 959 runs in 2025 so far at an average of 59.93
- Mandhana is also 81 runs away from reaching 5,000 ODI runs
As the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup continues, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana is poised to achieve a significant milestone in her illustrious ODI career. Heading into the match against South Africa on Thursday, Mandhana requires just 12 runs to surpass the legendary Belinda Clark's record for most runs in a calendar year in women's ODI cricket.
Mandhana has been in impressive form throughout 2025, amassing 959 runs in 16 innings at an average of 59.93 and a strike rate exceeding 113. Her performances have included four centuries and three fifties, showcasing her dominance at the crease. In contrast, Clark's record-setting year in 1997 saw her score 970 runs in 16 matches across 14 innings, with an even more remarkable average of 80.83 and a strike rate of 98.11.
Another significant milestone awaits Mandhana, as she is just 81 runs away from reaching the 5,000-run mark in ODI cricket. This achievement would make her the second Indian player, after the legendary Mithali Raj, and the fifth woman overall to reach this prestigious milestone. Mandhana's current ODI career statistics stand at 4,919 runs in 110 matches, with an average of 47.29 and a strike rate of 89.71, including 13 centuries and 32 fifties.
