Mithali Raj becomes first female to complete 2 decades in international cricket

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Press Trust of India Vadodara
Last Updated : Oct 09 2019 | 5:05 PM IST

India captain Mithali Raj on Wednesday became the first female player to last more than 20 years in international cricket.

She achieved the feat while leading India to an emphatic eight-wicket win over South Africa women in the first ODI of the three-match series here on Wednesday.

Mithali, who made her ODI debut against Ireland on June 26, 1999, completed 20 years and 105 days in the 50-over format. '

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First Published: Oct 09 2019 | 5:05 PM IST

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