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    Mithali Raj

    Mithali Raj

    Awards & Honours

    6

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    1

    Rankings

    5

    Records

    Mithali Raj's records are staggering. She is the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket, with 7,805 ODI runs, and the only woman to cross 7,000 in the format. She holds the record for the most half-centuries in women's ODIs (49) and scored seven consecutive fifties. She is also the only woman to have played 232 ODIs. Her leadership took India to two World Cup finals, and her influence on the sport is immeasurable.

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award

    BCCI·2026

    Recognised for her outstanding contribution to Indian cricket at the Naman Awards.

    Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

    Government of India·2021

    India's highest sporting honour, awarded for her exceptional achievements in cricket.

    Padma Shri

    Government of India·2015

    India's fourth-highest civilian honour, for her contribution to sport.

    Arjuna Award

    Government of India·2003

    For outstanding achievement in cricket.

    Brand Ambassador, Thalassemia Run 2026

    NTR Memorial Trust·2026

    Served as brand ambassador for the charity run.

    Rankings & Lists

    #Top 10

    ESPN Greatest Female Cricketers of All Time

    ESPN·2020

    Records & Feats

    Highest run-scorer in women's international cricket

    Career Milestone·2022

    Scored 7,805 ODI runs, 2,364 T20I runs, and 663 Test runs, the most in women's international cricket history.

    First woman to play 200 ODIs

    Historic First·2018

    Reached 200 ODI appearances in 2018, a first for any woman.

    Only woman with two Test double centuries

    Career Milestone·2013

    Scored 214 in 2002 and again in 2013 against England.

    Seven consecutive ODI fifties

    Chart Record·2012

    Scored fifties in seven straight ODIs, a world record.

    Most ODIs played by any player

    Career Milestone·2022

    Played 232 ODIs, more than any other cricketer in the format.