Mithali Raj becomes top run-scorer in women’s ODIs

India captain Mithali Raj scripted history on Wednesday as she became the all-time leading run-getter in women’s one-day internationals.

Mithali, who is leading India at the ICC Women’s World Cup in England, overtook Charlotte Edwards (5992) after scoring her 34th run against Australia in Bristol. The 34-year-old reached the landmark in her 183rd ODI, taking 164 innings – 16 less than Charlotte.