Top five batters with most runs in Women’s T20I ft. Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana surpassed Suzie Bates to become batter most runs in Women’s T20I.

Women’s cricket is seeing several big records being broken as the T20 format continues to grow around the world. With major tournaments like the Women’s T20 World Cup and the Asian Games bringing the best teams together, the run-scoring charts have also seen some big names battle for the top spot.

India have been a major part of that story, with Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur among the most consistent batters in Women’s T20Is. Mandhana, in particular, has continued to add to her impressive record in the shortest format.

The Indian opener recently reached another major milestone during the Asian Games 2026 semifinal against Bangladesh. Mandhana scored 37 runs and surpasses New Zealand’s Suzie Bates and become the highest run-scorer in Women’s T20I history.

Earlier in September, she had also become the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket across formats after going past Mithali Raj’s tally.

Top five batters with most runs in Women’s T20Is

5. Sophie Devine – 3,817 runs

New Zealand’s Sophie Devine is fifth on the list of the highest run-scorers in Women’s T20Is. The former New Zealand captain has scored 3,817 runs in the format.

Devine has also been one of the most successful power-hitters in women’s T20 cricket. She has one century and 24 half-centuries in Women’s T20Is.

Her ability to score quickly has made her one of New Zealand’s most important batters over the years.

4. Chamari Athapaththu – 4,282 runs

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu occupies fourth place with 4,282 runs in Women’s T20Is.

Athapaththu has played 169 innings in the format and has four centuries to her name, the most among the top five batters on this list. She also has 16 half-centuries.

The left-handed opener has been one of Sri Lanka’s main run-scorers in international cricket and remains a major name in the shortest format.

3. Harmanpreet Kaur – 4,287 runs

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is third on the list with 4,287 runs in Women’s T20Is.

Harmanpreet has played 186 innings and has one century and 18 half-centuries in the format. She is also the second Indian batter in the top five after Mandhana.

2. Suzie Bates – 4,758 runs

New Zealand’s Suzie Bates held the record for most runs in Women’s T20Is before Mandhana went past her during the Asian Games semifinal.

Bates finished with 4,758 runs from 178 innings. She has one century and 28 half-centuries in the format.

For a long time, Bates was at the top of the Women’s T20I run-scoring chart. Mandhana’s record-breaking knock against Bangladesh has now moved the New Zealand star to second place.

1. Smriti Mandhana – 4,788*

Smriti Mandhana is now at the top of the Women’s T20I run-scoring list.

The Indian opener entered the Bangladesh semifinal with 4,788 runs and needed eight more to break Bates’ record. She achieved the feat in the third over before eventually scoring 37 off 18 balls.

Mandhana reached the record in her 171st T20I innings, while Bates had taken 178 innings to reach 4,758 runs. She also has two centuries and 36 half-centuries in the format.

The milestone is another major achievement in Mandhana’s career. After becoming the leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket earlier this month, she has now taken the top spot in Women’s T20Is as well.

Top 5 batters with most runs in Women’s T20Is

1. Smriti Mandhana – 4,788 runs
2. Suzie Bates – 4,758 runs
3. Harmanpreet Kaur – 4,287 runs
4. Chamari Athapaththu – 4,282 runs
5. Sophie Devine – 3,817 runs

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