T20I Most Runs: Harmanpreet surpasses Lanning, Mandhana eyes Asia Cup: In a remarkable achievement for Indian cricket, batsman Harmanpreet Kaur has surpassed Australia’s Meg Lanning to become the second-highest run-scorer in women’s T20 International (T20I) history. The feat sets the stage for a thrilling semi-final clash in the Women’s Asia Cup, where teammate Smriti Mandhana also has a chance to make a mark.
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Harmanpreet’s achievement
Harmanpreet Kaur is now playing T20I cricket at a new level thanks to her outstanding performance in the current Asia Cup. Kaur surpassed Lanning’s record of 3405 T20I runs with a critical 66-run innings against the UAE early in the competition. This accomplishment not only demonstrates her skill and consistency, but it also establishes her as one of the game’s legends.
Opportunity for Mandhana
Another legend of Indian women’s cricket, Smriti Mandhana, is close to her landmark achievement. Currently with 3378 T20I runs, Mandhana has the opportunity to surpass Meg Lanning to become the third-highest run-scorer in women’s T20I history. She can achieve this feat by playing a crucial innings against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup semi-final, further enhancing her reputation as one of the best batters in world cricket.
Suzie Bates leads the way
While Harmanpreet and Mandhana are competing for their place in the record books, New Zealand’s Suzie Bates remains the highest run-scorer in women’s T20I cricket with 4348 runs. Bates recently added 117 runs during the five-match T20I series against England, showcasing her enduring ability and consistency at the highest level.
Upcoming Asia Cup Semi-Finals
The Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals are about to take place. Both games are expected to take place in Dambulla on July 26. Everyone will be watching Mandhana closely as she attempts to make history when India plays Bangladesh in the opening semi-final. In what looks to be an exciting day of cricket action, Pakistan will play Sri Lanka in the second semi-final.
Most Runs in Women’s T20 International Cricket
| Player | Runs |
| Suzie Bates (New Zealand) | 4348 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (India) | 3415 |
| Meg Lanning (Australia) | 3405 |
| Smriti Mandhana (India) | 3378 |
| Stafanie Taylor (West Indies) | 3338 |
Also Read: Womens Asia Cup T20 2024 Updated Points Table
Source: ICC
