Mithali Raj: Centuries, ODI Runs, Retirement & Most Runs in Women’s Cricket In 2025
Nov 9, 2025, 15:59 IST
The history of women in cricket is one of legends, and Mithali Raj is one of the icons. Be Asvas ssy and consistent leader, she served India for more than 20 years and became a role model of women's cricket worldwide.
Centuries in ODIs
Mithali Raj has registered 7 ODI centuries including a century on her debut at the tender age of 16 years against Ireland in 1999. Her ODI record is 125 against Sri Lanka in 2018. These are her innings that depict her caliber and her capability to lead the game on behalf of India.
ODI Runs and Major Records
The highest number of women ODIs is by Mithali Raj, who has earned 7,805 runs in 232 matches, averaging at a stunning 50.68. She also set the record as the most prolific female cricketer with the most international runs in all formats, ahead of Charlotte Edwards of England in 2021.
Retirement
On 8 June 2022, Mithali Raj announced that she would retire from any kind of international cricket. She had previously retired from T20Is in 2019. She has a career that has lasted 23 years, which is the longest in the history of women in the field of cricket, and it is an era of hard work and leadership.
Most Runs in Women's Cricket
By 2025, the all-time women's cricketing record of the highest number of ODI runs will still be held by Mithali Raj. Players such as Smriti Mandhana have since surpassed her in centuries, but Mithali has been more consistent and long-lived, and her record will not be at the top.
Conclusion
The life of Mithali Raj can be considered an inspiration to millions. Having 7 centuries, 7,805 ODI runs, and many records, she transformed the Indian women's cricket team. Her influence on young cricketers of the world inspires them even after her retirement.
