Twitter Reactions: Smriti Mandhana goes past Rohit Sharma to become India's leading run-scorer in T20I history

Smriti Mandhana achieved the record of most runs scored by an Indian player in T20I matches when she reached this milestone during the first women’s T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban on April 17. The stylish left-hander achieved the milestone by hitting a single off Sune Luus which brought him past Rohit Sharma's record of 4231 runs.

Mandhana, who had earlier equalled Rohit’s record during the Australia tour, now leads the charts with 4,244 runs in 161 T20Is. The achievement marked a major milestone in her career because she reached 13 runs before her innings ended.

Mandhana scripts history despite short stay at the crease

Shafali Verma opened the game with Mandhana who started the match well by batting and alternating between different bowlers while hitting fluent boundaries. The sixth ball of her innings stood out as her most impressive moment when she hit a powerful six against Chloe Tryon which displayed her exceptional timing ability.

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The opening partnership between the two players produced 46 runs which established a strong beginning for India. The match ended for Mandhana when she attempted to drive Ayabonga Khaka's delivery but Laura Wolvaardt caught her misplayed shot.

The milestone not only cements Mandhana's place in record books but also reflects her impact as a key figure in India's T20 setup. Mandhana aims to increase her lead in India's T20I run-scoring records by continuing to play throughout the remaining matches of the series.

Twitter reactions pour in as fans celebrate historic feat

Social media experienced an overwhelming response from fans together with cricket experts who reacted to Mandhana's record-breaking achievement. People recognized her ability to maintain performance throughout her career in T20 matches yet others emphasized the importance of surpassing Rohit Sharma who is considered a cricketing icon. Fans recognized her essential role in developing Indian women's cricket throughout her career while they described her as one of the top cricket batters of her time.