India skipper Mithali Raj becomes leading run-scorer across formats in women's international cricket

Mithali surpassed former England cricketer Charlotte Edwards' record to reach the milestone.

India ODI skipper Mithali Raj added another feather to her highly illustrious cap as she became the leading runs scorer across formats in international women's cricket on Saturday. Mithali achieved the feat in the third and final ODI against England. The Indian skipper surpassed former England cricketer Charlotte Edwards' record to reach the milestone. Edwards had scored 10,273 international runs across formats and Mithali needed just 12 runs coming into the third ODI to surpass Charlotte. The Indian skipper struck a delightful boundary in the 24th over to become the leading run-scorer in women's cricket.