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Happy Birthday, Smriti Mandhana: A Look At Her Iconic Career In Numbers
Happy Birthday, Smriti Mandhana: A Look At Her Iconic Career In Numbers

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time18-07-2025

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Happy Birthday, Smriti Mandhana: A Look At Her Iconic Career In Numbers

photoDetails english 2933547 Updated:Jul 18, 2025, 01:36 PM IST Happy Birthday, Smriti Mandhana 1 / 10 Today, we celebrate the birthday of India's elegant left-hander, Smriti Mandhana, a true icon in the world of women's cricket. From stylish cover drives to match-winning knocks, she's done it all. A Glorious International Career 2 / 10 Smriti has played 263 international matches, consistently showcasing her dominance in all three formats for India over the years. A Run Machine 3 / 10 With 9,112 international runs, she stands among the most prolific batters in women's cricket, combining flair with power at the top of the order. Century Queen 4 / 10 Mandhana has notched up 14 centuries and 65 half-centuries, including centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, making her the first Indian woman to achieve this rare feat. Champion in Every Sense 5 / 10 She's a two-time Asia Cup winner (2016 & 2022), led India to gold at the 2022 Asian Games, and also guided RCB to their first WPL title in 2024 as captain. Awards and Recognition 6 / 10 From receiving the Arjuna Award in 2019 to being named the Best International Cricketer by BCCI in 2018 and 2025, Smriti's trophy cabinet keeps growing. Global Cricketer of the Year 7 / 10 She was crowned ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2018 and 2021 and bagged the ODI Cricketer of the Year title twice, in 2018 and again in 2024. Monthly Glory 8 / 10 In addition to her yearly accolades, she also earned the ICC Player of the Month award in 2024, further cementing her global stature. A Record Setter 9 / 10 Smriti holds the record for the most international centuries by an Indian woman, setting new standards for batting brilliance in the women's game. The Pride of India 10 / 10 Smriti Mandhana continues to inspire a generation of young girls to dream big in cricket. On her birthday, we salute her journey, achievements, and the legacy she's building.

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