Team India opening batter Smriti Mandhana broke an all-time record during the 10th match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 against South Africa. The left-handed batter achieved the record for the most runs by a woman batter in a calendar year, surpassing former Australian cricketer Belinda Clark's tally.
India secured victories in their first two World Cup games. After a one-hour rain delay, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt opted to field first in Visakhapatnam on Friday, October 9. South Africa included Tumi Sekhukhune for Masabata Klaas, while India recalled Amanjot Kaur for Renuka Singh Thakur.
Smriti Mandhana Breaks All-Time Record in Women's ODIsSmriti Mandhana scripted history by surpassing Belinda Clark's long-standing record for the most ODI runs in a calendar year. The 29-year-old achieved the milestone with a six off Ayabonga Khaka in the eighth over of India's innings. Clark scored 970 runs for Australia in 1997.