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Jay Shah Applauds Smriti Mandhana's T20I Record

Sep 20, 2026
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Jay Shah congratulates Smriti Mandhana on new T20I milestone

## Smriti Mandhana's Historic Achievement

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has become the highest run-scorer in women's T20I cricket, surpassing New Zealand's Suzie Bates. This milestone was achieved during the Asian Games in Japan, where Mandhana scored a rapid 37 runs off 19 balls against Bangladesh.

## Jay Shah's Congratulations

ICC chairman Jay Shah extended his congratulations to Mandhana, highlighting her role in elevating women's cricket and inspiring future generations. Shah praised her for setting new standards and expressed hopes for more achievements in her career.

## Current T20I Run Leaders

With 4,788 runs, Mandhana now leads the T20I run charts, followed by Bates with 4,758 runs. Other top scorers include India's Harmanpreet Kaur with 4,287 runs, Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu with 4,282, and New Zealand's Sophie Devine with 3,817.

## India's Quest for Gold

The record-breaking performance took place at the Korogi Sports Park during the semi-final match. India is now aiming for a spot in the gold-medal match, set to face Sri Lanka, who defeated Pakistan in the other semi-final.

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