Indian captain Mithali Raj created a world record by becoming the first cricketer to cross 6,000 runs in the history of women’s ODI during the ICC World Cup match against Australia here on Wednesday.
The Indian team now have two current world record holders with pacer Jhulan Goswami being the leading wicket-taker in 50-over cricket.
Against Australia, Mithali surpassed former England captain Charlotte Edwards’ 5,992 runs when she reached 34, thereby becoming the highest scorer in ODIs.
The world record run came when she pushed an Ellyse Perry ball towards cover boundary for a single. The 6,000-run milestone was achieved with a huge six off leg-break bowler Kirsten Beams as she received a standing ovation from the Indian bench.