Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has written her name into history by becoming the fastest Indian batter in both men’s and women’s cricket! She has scored 5,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and achieved this goal during India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 match against Australia in Visakhapatnam on October 12, 2025.
Broke Virat Kohli’s Record
Mandhana reached 5,000 runs in just 112 innings, and broke cricket legend Virat Kohli’s previous record of 114 innings!
Fans all over India are proudly celebrating her achievement with hashtags like #Mandhana5000 trending across social media platforms.
This huge achievement has proven the growing importance of women’s cricket in India, which has now been gaining attention and respect on both national and international levels.
Against Australia
In the IND-AUS match, Mandhana played a match-defining innings and scored 80 runs in 66 balls, hitting nine boundaries and three sixes, which helped India reach a total score of 330 runs. India won the match comfortably by 45 runs, with Mandhana’s innings being the turning point of the intense match.
Mandhana and her partner Pratika Rawal, set a new record for the highest opening stand by an Indian pair in Women’s ODIs, which helped India by providing a strong platform to dominate the game.
Global View
Because of this achievement, Mandhana got placed among the fastest batters in world cricket history and is now the fastest woman to ever reach 5,000 ODI runs. She is only behind Babar Azam (97 innings) and Hashim Amla (101 innings) worldwide. She has been recognized globally after this match and has earned titles like ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year, becoming one of the leading figures in women’s cricket.
This historic moment proves that Mandhana is one of the most talented and reliable batters in Indian cricket today, and it continues to inspire young cricketers, to aim high and achieve their dreams.
Why This Matters
Her record-breaking achievement is not just a personal milestone but also a proud moment for Indian women’s cricket. She has proved that consistent effort and skills can help you achieve the same heights as her and women athletes in India can compete against men.
Mandhana’s elegant batting style and ability to perform under sheer pressure has made her a role model for millions of young cricketers, especially those little girls who dream of playing cricket at international level. Mandhana doesn’t only score runs in the match, in front of a huge audience, but also actively mentors young cricketers, hosts workshops and online sessions to encourage the future generation.
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Looking Ahead
Mandhana is only 26. She is young and full of potential and talent. Her fans are excited to watch her break even more records in the future, hopefully in upcoming World Cup matches, bilateral series, and T20 leagues.
Her journey to success was not easy, but because of her consistent hard work, strength, and talent, she has now created history.
