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Smriti Mandhana has created history by breaking a 26-year-old record for most runs in women's ODIs in a calendar year. Despite a relatively quiet World Cup performance, she has already accumulated 973 runs, surpassing Belinda Clark's 1997 record. Her impressive year includes a remarkable average of 66.28 before the World Cup, though her recent tournament form has been subdued. With five matches remaining, Mandhana is poised to potentially become the first woman cricketer to score 1000 runs in a single year.

Key Points: Smriti Mandhana Breaks 26-Year ODI Run Record in World Cup

  • Mandhana breaks 26-year-old women's ODI run record with 973 runs
  • Surpasses Belinda Clark's previous record of 970 runs
  • Scored 23 runs against South Africa in recent match
  • Potential to become first woman to score 1000 runs in a calendar year
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Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana breaks record for most runs in a calendar year in ODIs

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana surpasses Belinda Clark's 1997 record, scoring 973 runs in women's ODIs this calendar year.

"With five more league matches to play, she has ample opportunities to reach the milestone. - Article Source"

Visakhapatnam, Oct 9

Though she failed to score another big one in her third outing in the ongoing Women's World Cup, India's Smriti Mandhana broke a 26-year-old World Record, scoring the most runs in a calendar year in women's One-day International cricket during India's match against South Africa on Thursday.

Smriti scored 23 runs off 33 balls against South Africa on Thursday, hitting one four and one six in the process. Just when it looked like she had set herself up for a big one, the 29-year-old Indian opener hammered one down the throat of Sune Luus at long-on.

However, the 23 runs she scored on Thursday took Mandhana's aggregate for the year to 973 from 17 innings, making it the most runs scored by a batter in women's ODIs in a year.

Mandhana broke the record of Belinda Clark of Australia, who had scored 970 runs in 1997. South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt is a distant third in the list with 882 runs scored in 2022.

Mandhana has had a superb year so far in ODIs, though the World Cup has not been that great for her so far. Before the World Cup, Mandhana had scored 928 runs in 14 innings at an average of 66.28 and a strike rate of 115.85. Her bat has been rather cold in the World Cup, managing only 54 runs in three innings at 18.00 average and a strike rate of 72.97.

But she still has the chance to set a massive record by becoming the first woman cricketer to score 1000 runs in a calendar year. With five more league matches to play, she has ample opportunities to reach the milestone.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the record is great, I'm a bit worried about her World Cup form. Only 54 runs in 3 innings is concerning. Hope she finds her rhythm soon for the team's sake.
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Ananya R
Smriti is making India proud! Breaking Belinda Clark's record is huge. Our women's cricket team is showing the world what we're made of. More power to her! ✨
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David E
As a cricket fan from Australia, I must say this is impressive. Belinda Clark was a legend, and for Smriti to break her record shows the growth of women's cricket globally. Well played!
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Karthik V
The timing of this record is perfect! With 5 matches left, she can definitely cross 1000 runs. Let's all support her through this journey. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Her pre-World Cup stats are outstanding - 928 runs at 66 average! That's world-class performance. Hope she carries that form into the remaining matches.

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