Mithali Raj Creates History In Indian Women’s Cricket

Article by Suman M Published on: 7:00 am, 13 March 2021

Indian cricketer Mithali Raj created history in Indian women’s cricket by scoring ten thousands international runs. She is the only Indian female cricketer to achieve this feat and has done it in 311 matches. Mithali has 75 half centuries and eight centuries to her credits.

Mithali achieved this feat while playing the third ODI against South Africa at Lucknow. Upon getting this landmark, wishes are pouring down for Mithali. ICC called her ‘A Modern-Day Legend’ while Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar took to his Twitter and wrote, “Heartiest congratulations Mithali on completing 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runs in International Cricket. Terrific achievement… Keep going strong!”

Stylish batsman VVS Laxman tweeted, “Congratulations @M_Raj03 on becoming the first Indian Woman Cricketer to score 10K runs! You are not only a great ambassador and a legend of the game but you have inspired a generation of cricketers to take up our sport. Proud of you.”

Coming to the third ODI, India scored 248 runs in their first innings and South Africa is chasing the total.

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