New Delhi: Wishes have been pouring in from all corners as former Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj celebrates her 42nd birthday. One of the greatest female cricketers of all time, Mithali enjoyed a stellar career for the Indian team. The former India captain holds multiple records across all formats which are yet to be broken.
Mithali made her India debut at the young age of 16 in an ODI against Ireland in 1999 and soon went on to establish her credentials as one of the best batters in the world in women’s cricket. She retired in 2022 with the most runs by any batter in women’s ODIs and also captained India in a record 155 matches, the most by any player in Women’s ODIs.
A look at some unbelievable records held by Mithali Raj:
1) Most runs in women’s ODIs
Mithali Raj holds the record for the most runs by any batter in women’s ODI history. She is the leading run-getter of all time in women’s ODIs with 7805 runs from 232 matches at a brilliant average of 50.68, including 7 centuries and 64 fifties.
2) Most fifty-plus scores in women’s ODIs
Mithali Raj also holds the record for the most fifty-plus scores by any batter in women’s ODIs. She finished her career with a total of 71 fifty-plus scores in ODIs, the highest in women’s ODIs. She slammed 7 centuries and 64 half-centuries for India.
3) Most wins as captain in women’s ODIs
The legendary Mithali Raj also holds the record for most wins as captain in women’s ODIs. Mithali captained India in a total of 155 women’s ODIs and won 89. She also led India in 28 matches in the Women’s ODI World Cup the most by any player in the world.
4) Longest career in women’s ODIs
Mithali Raj made her ODI debut for the Indian women’s cricket team in 1999 and played her final ODI in 2022. Her ODI career spanned 22 years and 274 days which is the longest career for any player in women’s ODI history.
5) Youngest to score double century in women’s Tests
Mithali Raj also holds the record for being the youngest double centurion in women’s Test history. Mithali scored her maiden Test double ton against England in Taunton in 2002. She became the youngest double centurion in women’s Tests at 19 years and 254 days.
Mithali Raj, the former India captain is celebratig her 42nd birthday. Here is a look at some of the top records held by the India legend. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
