Smriti Mandhana became India's top run-scorer in T20Is. Courtesy: PTIKunal Patil

Smriti Mandhana reigns supreme, topples Rohit Sharma to become India's top T20I scorer

SAW vs INDW, 1st T20I: Smriti Mandhana went past Rohit Sharma to become India's top T20I run-scorer during the series opener on Friday against South Africa at the Kingsmead in Durban.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Mandhana has 4244 runs from 161 T20Is
  • Mandhana scored 13 runs in the first T20I vs South Africa
  • Mandhana got out to Ayobonga Khaka

Smriti Mandhana made history on Friday, April 17, becoming India’s leading run-scorer in T20Is during the first women’s T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban.

The left-hander went past Rohit Sharma’s tally after India were asked to bat first. Mandhana reached the milestone with a single off Sune Luus, having drawn level with Rohit on 4,231 runs during the Australia tour earlier this year.

However, it was a brief stay at the crease for the India vice-captain, who managed 13 runs off 14 balls, including a six, before being dismissed by Ayabonga Khaka.

Overall, Mandhana now has 4,244 runs in 161 T20Is at an average of 30.53 and a strike rate of 124.45, including one century and 33 half-centuries.

Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20Is after India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, finished his career with 4,231 runs from 159 matches, featuring five centuries and 32 fifties.

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