This Day That Year: Mithali Raj made her ODI debut
The veteran Indian player Mithali Raj made her One-day international debut for India on 26 th June 1999 against Ireland at Milton Keynes. In that match, Ireland captain Grealey won the toss and decided to field first. Mithali Raj was so impressive in her debut match remaining not out on 114. She and Reshma Gandhi put on 258 unbeaten runs for the opening wicket. The target was too steep for Ireland as they only scored 97 for 9 in 50 overs. Mithali Raj impressed with her stroke play and made an impression. Since then Mithali Raj has been the backbone of the Indian team. She has played a total of 209 ODI matches (189 innings) and scored so far 6888 runs which include 7 centuries and 53 half-centuries. Her best score so far has been 125*. Mithali Raj is currently the leading run-getter in women’s ODI with 6888 runs from 209 matches (189 innings). She has created a major impact on her batting style. Coming at number 3, Raj plays according to the situation and remains calm ...