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Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal set partnership world record in 1st Women's ODI
Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal created history by recording the highest average for a pair in Women's One Day Internationals (ODIs). The landmark was achieved during the first ODI against Nat Sciver-Brunt's England on Wednesday, July 16, at the Rose Bowl in duo shared a 48-run stand in just eight overs, helping India secure a four-wicket win and take a 1-0 lead in the series. With this performance, Mandhana and Rawal also moved to second place on the list of the most successful partnerships in Women's ODIs (minimum 1,000 runs together).advertisementTopping the list are Australia's Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry, who have accumulated 2,025 runs across 27 matches at a staggering average of 96.42, including nine century stands and a record partnership of 224 against South Africa in Canberra in partnership average of pairs over 1000 runs in Women's ODIs
Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal (India): 1016 runs from 12 matches, average of 84.66Caroline Atkins and Sarah Taylor (England): 1239 runs from 19 matches, average of 68.83Rachael Haynes and Alyssa Healy (Australia): 1839 runs from 29 matches, average of 63.41Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones (England): 1382 runs from 22 matches, average of 62.81Belinda Clark and Lisa Keightley (Australia): 3338 runs from 66 matches, average of 52.98Milestone AlertCongratulations to vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on completing 4500 runs in ODIsUpdates | #ENGvIND BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) July 16, 2025Mandhana reaches new landmarkMandhana also became only the second Indian woman to score 4,500 or more runs in One Day Internationals. In 103 ODIs to date, she has amassed 4,501 runs at an impressive average of 46.40, including 11 centuries and 31 the first ODI, Mandhana contributed a quickfire 28 off 24 balls, hitting five boundaries before being dismissed by Lauren Bell. It was Deepti Sharma's unbeaten 62, however, that anchored India's chase of 260, sealing the win with 10 balls to spare.- EndsMust Watch
