Smriti Mandhana completes 2,000 WODI runs on home soil: Stats
What's the story
Star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana has completed 2,000 WODI runs on home soil. The 29-year-old reached the landmark in the opening WODI against Australia in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Mandhana, who opens for India, attained the feat with her 42nd run in the match. The southpaw became just the second Indian batter to accomplish this feat. She eventually walked back after scoring a fine 58.
Elite list
Mandhana joins Mithali
Playing her 48th home WODI as per ESPNcricinfo, Mandhana has raced to 2,016 runs at a fine average of 43.82. This includes 19 scores of 50 or more. Mithali Raj (2,833) is the only batter with more WODI runs on Indian soil. Meanwhile, Mandhana's tally of four tons in the nation is the most for any player.
Knock
A brilliant stand with Pratika Rawal
Batting first in the game, India were off to a sensational start with Mandhana and her opening partner Pratika Rawal adding 114 runs. Mandhana played the role of the aggressor as she found boundaries at regular intervals. Unfortunately for India, she got run out for 58 off 63 balls. Her knock was laced with six fours and two maximums.
Career
Second-most runs for India in WODIs
In July this year, Mandhana became only the second Indian with 4,500 runs in WODIs. She joined Mithali (7,805), who is the highest run-scorer in the format. Playing her 106th match, Mandhana has completed 46,46 runs. She averages 46.46 in the format, with 11 tons and 32 half-centuries to her name. Versus Australia, the southpaw boasts 674 runs at 39.64 (50s: 5, 100s: 2).