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Mithali Raj Became the Highest Run-Getter
Mithali Raj Became the Highest Run-Getter

Mithali grew to be the worlds most prolific batter in womens internationals, overtaking Edwards 10,273 runs.

06 July 2021 Current Affairs:India captain Mithali Raj grew to become the highest run-getter in women’s cricket across formats, overtaking former England skipper Charlotte Edwards.

Highlights:
Mithali grew to be the world’s most prolific batter in women’s internationals, overtaking Edwards’ 10,273 runs. Suzie Bates of New Zealand is 1/3 with 7849 runs. Stafanie Taylor (7832) and Meg Lanning (7024) spherical up the top five. Mithali completed the feat throughout the 0.33 and remaining inconsequential ODI towards hosts England while chasing 220 for a consolation win. In 2020, Raj used to be named to the ICC’s ODI crew of the decade, a becoming honour for her consistency in the sport. She is also the most capped player in the records of the women’s game, having featured in 11 Tests, 216 ODIs and 89 Twenty20 Internationals so far.