Smriti Mandhana Becomes T20I Run-Scoring Queen

India star batter Smriti Mandhana created history during India's Asian Games 2026 semifinal against Bangladesh, becoming the leading run-scorer in women's T20Is. She surpassed New Zealand's Suzie Bates after scoring 37 off 19 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. Mandhana now has 4,788 runs in 178 T20Is, while Harmanpreet remains third on the all-time list.