Mithali Raj's birthday: Former cricketer's records that remain unbroken to this day

On Mithali Raj's birthday, the cricket world pauses to honour an athletic star and a financial powerhouse. As we celebrate another year in her incredible career, let's look at the former cricketer's records, which remain unbroken to this day.

1. Most runs in all formats

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Raj is nicknamed the "Lady Tendulkar of Indian Women's Cricket" since she is the all-time leading run-scorer for India in all formats, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

2. Second youngest to score a century

Mithali struck a century in her ODI debut in 1999, at the age of 16 years and 205 days, becoming the youngest centurion in women's international cricket. Amy Hunter of Ireland broke the record in 2021 when she became 16 years old.

3. Most number of ODIs

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Mithali Raj, along with long-time teammate Jhulan Goswami, is one of only two players to have played more than 200 ODIs, leading the record with 232 appearances.

4. Most 50-plus scores

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Mithali Raj has 71 fifty-plus scores in One Day Internationals and 17 in Twenty20 Internationals. Her total of 88 fifty-plus scores is the highest in women's international cricket.

5. Most victories as captain

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Mithali Raj is the most successful captain in women's ODIs, with 89 wins in 155 matches.

6. Most Cricket World Cup games captained

Mithali Raj has captained the most matches in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. She has led India in 28 matches.

Also read: Beyond the field: How Mithali Raj embraces new roles post retirement

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