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• Smriti Mandhana Becomes Highest Run-Scorer in Women’s International Cricket
Dubai: Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana produced a sensational batting performance against Hong Kong-China in the Women’s Asia Cup on Thursday, September 3, rewriting several records during India’s Group A match in Dubai.
• Mandhana Overtakes Mithali Raj
Mandhana scored a spectacular 124 runs from 64 balls, taking her international career tally to 10,880 runs across formats. With this achievement, she surpassed former India captain Mithali Raj’s career total of 10,868 runs and became the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket.
• 18th International Century for India Star
The century was Mandhana’s 18th international hundred, moving her ahead of former Australia captain Meg Lanning and South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who have 17 centuries each. The milestone further strengthens Mandhana’s position among the most successful batters in women’s cricket.
• First Indian Woman With Two T20I Centuries
Mandhana also became the first Indian woman to score two centuries in T20 internationals. Her previous T20I hundred came against England in 2025. Her latest innings demonstrated her ability to accelerate even on a slow Dubai surface.
• Highest Score in Women’s T20 Asia Cup
Her 124 also became the highest individual score in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history, surpassing Chamari Athapaththu’s previous record of 119 not out against Malaysia in 2024.
• India Posts 193 for Five
Mandhana’s explosive innings helped India reach 193 for five in 20 overs, setting Hong Kong-China a target of 194. She struck 14 fours and seven sixes during her remarkable innings.
• Mandhana Adapts to Difficult Conditions
The Dubai pitch was slow and offered limited pace early in the innings. Mandhana initially played carefully before increasing the scoring rate. She used back-foot shots, placement and powerful lofted strokes to take control of the contest.
• A Major Moment for Indian Cricket
Mandhana said she was unaware of all the records while batting and credited her love for the game for helping her remain focused. Her latest performance has given India strong momentum in the Asia Cup while adding another historic chapter to her international career.
