Smriti Mandhana Rested, Misses Chance to Break Gill's Record

• Smriti Mandhana was rested from the fifth T20I against Sri Lanka, missing an opportunity to break Shubman Gill's record for most international runs in 2025.
• Mandhana needed 62 runs to surpass Gill's 1764 international runs this year, but did not play the final match.
• She was rested due to a minor injury sustained after her Player of the Series performance in the previous match, with India having already won the series.
• 17-year-old G. Kamalini made her international debut, replacing Mandhana in the playing eleven.
• Kamalini is known for her U-19 World Cup performance and being the youngest WPL player for Mumbai Indians.

Why It Matters: Smriti Mandhana's rest cost her a world record, leaving Shubman Gill as 2025's top scorer.