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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who became the first woman cricketer to score 7, 000 runs in ODIs?
A
Sana Mir
B
Sarah Jane Taylor
C
Mithali Raj
D
Elysse Perry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Veteran batter Mithali Raj on Sunday added another feather to her cap by becoming the first player to complete 7, 000 runs in women’s ODI cricket. The Indian skipper reached the 7, 000-run milestone in her 213th match, which was the fourth ODI of the ongoing five-match series against South Africa here.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Mithali Raj. Former Indian Women’s Cricket team captain Mithali Raj became the first female cricketer in history to score 7, 000 ODI runs. She achieved this landmark in her 213th ODI on 15 March 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -At 7805 runs in 232 matches, Raj is the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Raj has captained India in 155 matches, winning 89 while suffering 63 losses.

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