Sports: Mithali Raj is highest run-scorer in women's international cricket

5 Jul 2021

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Sports: Mithali Raj is highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket

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Mithali Raj is the India Test and ODI captain. She has now become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket. She has scored 10337 runs till now. Raj beat the record set by former England captain Charlotte Edwards. Moreover, they are the only two women cricketers who have more than 10000 runs.

Raj made this record on Saturday, in the third ODI against England. India won the match by 4 wickets. She is just one win away from becoming the most successful captain in women's ODIs.
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