NEW DELHI: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday equalled Mithali Raj's record for the most runs by an Indian batter in the history of Women’s T20 World Cup, with both legends now sitting atop the list with 726 runs each.
Harmanpreet matched Mithali's feat by playing an unbeaten 54-run knock which came in 47 balls. However, India still ended up on the losing side after facing a 9-run defeat at the hands of Australia, who posted a fighting total of 151 runs, in a crucial Group A game in Sharjah at the Women's T20 World Cup.
With this loss, India find themselves in a tough spot to qualify for the semifinals, and they now pin their hopes on arch-rivals Pakistan to beat New Zealand in their final group game to make it to the last four.
Harmanpreet, known for her aggressive and match-winning batting, has consistently delivered for India in crucial games, and this milestone underscores her importance to the team. Her ability to anchor innings while accelerating when needed makes her one of the most dangerous batters in women’s cricket.
Mithali, the former India captain and one of the greatest players in the history of women’s cricket, set the benchmark with her 726 runs, playing a pivotal role in India’s rise in the T20 format. With her calm demeanor and textbook technique, Mithali has been an inspiration to countless players, including Harmanpreet.
Most runs for India in Women’s T20 World Cup
726 - Harmanpreet Kaur726 - Mithali Raj524 - Smriti Mandhana407 - Jemimah Rodrigues375 - Punam Raut
Following them on the list is Smriti Mandhana, who has scored 524 runs. Smriti, known for her elegance and power-hitting at the top of the order, is another critical player for India.
Jemimah Rodrigues, with 407 runs, and Punam Raut, with 375 runs, round out the top five, both contributing significantly to India's success over the years.
