Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history books during India’s Women’s World Cup encounter with Australia in Visakhapatnam. The Indian vice-captain delivered a masterclass, becoming the first woman ever to score 1,000 ODI runs within a single calendar year. This incredible achievement was just one of several records she shattered in the high-pressure game.
Beyond the calendar year record, Mandhana also reached the prestigious 5,000-run milestone in ODIs. She accomplished this remarkable feat at a record-breaking pace, becoming the youngest and fastest player in terms of both innings batted and balls faced to reach this career landmark. Her performance cemented her status as one of the all-time greats in women’s cricket.
Her score of 1,068 runs in 2025 now stands as the highest for a calendar year in women’s ODIs, surpassing Belinda Clark’s long-standing record. Additionally, Mandhana became the fifth player to cross 5,000 career ODI runs, but uniquely achieved this in just 112 innings and 5,569 deliveries. Her consistent form was further highlighted by her fifth consecutive 50+ score against Australia, a testament to her dominance. Her strong 155-run opening partnership with Pratika Rawal laid a solid groundwork for India’s batting innings.