Happy Birthday Smriti Mandhana, who made her international debut at the age of 16

India’s top cricketer Smriti Mandhana made her international debut at the age of 16 against Bangladesh in 2013. Mandhna celebrates her 27th birthday on Tuesday as the vice-captain is preparing for the second ODI against Bangladesh to be played on Wednesday showing her commitment and love towards cricket.

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Smriti- Established herself as a pillar of the Indian women’s cricket team

She has represented India in 4 Tests, 78 ODIs, and 119 T20Is. She took centerstage after demonstrating her batting skills in the 2017 ICC World Cup. The teenager was instrumental in taking India to the World Cup finals. Mandhana is now a senior member of the squad and has established herself as a pillar of the Indian women’s cricket team.

Mandhana became the third-quickest Indian to score 1000 runs in T20Is

As the star opener, Mandhana celebrates her 27th birthday, here is a look at her records and achievements. Mandhana became the third-quickest Indian to score 1000 runs in T20Is. She was also the tenth-fastest batter in women’s cricket history to achieve this feat. The Mumbai batter took just 49 innings to break the 1000-run mark. In February 2019, the Mumbai batter set the record for the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian player. Mandhana achieved her half-century against New Zealand in just 24 balls.

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Mandhana became the first player in ODI history to score ten consecutive fifty or more while chasing. Her remarkable run began in 2018 when she batted second and hit 67 runs off 53 deliveries against Australia Woman.

Mandhana also got a half-century on her Test debut

The opener was named the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year in 2018 and 2021. Mandhana also got a half-century on her Test debut in India’s historic Test victory over England.

Mandhana was bought for Rs 3.4 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore

The star Indian batter was the most expensive buy at the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2022 auction last year. Mandhana was bought for Rs 3.4 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the most expensive player at the auction.