Indian skipper Mithali Raj creates history by crossing 5000 runs mark

Indian Skipper Mithali Raj became the first woman to cross the 5000 runs milestone in One-Day Internationals.

Playing against New Zealand in Bengaluru, Mithali Raj's unbeaten knock of 81 runs took her run tally to 5029 runs comprising of 5 centuries and 37 half centuries at an average of 48.82 in 157 matches.

Her innings helped India chase down the target of 221, set by New Zealand, only in 44.2 overs. This chase was the highest by women's team on Indian grounds and second highest over all. 

Chasing down the target of 221, the hosts got home with 34 balls to spare. Mithali shared a 124-run stand with opener Smriti Mandhana (66) for the second wicket.

Mithali also became the second highest scorer of all time in women's cricket. Before her, English player Charlotte Edwards had completed 5000 runs in ODIs. 

Twitter dubbed Mithali as Lady Sachin and congratulations came pouring down for the cricketer.

BCCI were the first one to congratulate their skipper.

5000 ODI runs for #TeamIndia skipper Mithali Raj pic.twitter.com/sy8mCGCses

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 6, 2015

Fans started creating buzz on twitter and soon Mithali Raj was trending.

Mithali Raj-2nd woman cricketer 2 score 5000 ODI runs 5812 CharlotteEdwards ENG 5018 #MithaliRaj IND 4844 Belinda AUS pic.twitter.com/kwzhw2rNNx

— Saras wathi (@iSaras_) July 6, 2015

WHAT A PROUD DAY 4 INDIA,INDIA'S WOMEN'S CRICKET. MITHALI RAJ BECOMES THE 2ND WOMEN CRICKETER TO SCORE 5000 ODI RUNS. pic.twitter.com/D4tTBMXctu

— Shreya's Albeliya™ღ (@Shreyanjeet_SN) July 6, 2015

IPL teams like Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Chennai Super Kings celebrated Mithali's achievement.

Congratulations #TeamIndia Women's skip Mithali Raj https://t.co/Vcht1YVP4G

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 6, 2015

Congratulations to the captain of the Indian women's cricket team Mithali Raj on completing this landmark https://t.co/a0B9RGlmnT

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) July 6, 2015

Congrats Mithali Raj on completing 5000 ODI runs! Only the 2nd woman to achieve this feat. India have now leveled the series 2-2 against Nz.

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 6, 2015

 BCCI put up a video of highlights of Mithali's knock 

VIDEO: Watch Mitahli Raj's 81 not out in the successful chase against New Zealand http://t.co/aEQK1kIpfE

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 6, 2015