The first woman cricketer to score 6,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) is Mithali Raj of India. She achieved this milestone on July 12, 2017, during the ICC Women's World Cup match against Australia.
🔥 Mithali Raj's Achievements in ODIs:
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ODI Runs: Over 7,800 runs in 232 matches at an average of 50.68.
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Centuries: 7
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Half-centuries: 64 — the most in Women's ODI cricket.
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Career Span: 1999 to 2022, making her one of the longest-serving players in women's cricket.
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Captaincy: Led India to the Women's World Cup finals in 2005 and 2017.
Significance of the Milestone:
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Mithali Raj is widely regarded as one of the greatest batters in women's cricket history.
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Breaking the 6,000-run mark solidified her legacy and inspired young cricketers, especially in India.
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She was the highest run-scorer in Women's ODIs until her retirement in 2022.
Mithali Raj's contributions have been instrumental in raising the profile of women's cricket globally, and she is celebrated as a true legend of the game.