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Smriti Mandhana breaks cricket records in India's Asia Cup win
In the Women's Asia Cup 2026, Smriti Mandhana set multiple historic records during India's dominant 137-run victory over Hong Kong in Dubai. Mandhana scored an unbeaten 124 runs from 64 balls, which included 14 boundaries and seven sixes. This performance made her the all-time leading run-scorer in women's international cricket, surpassing Mithali Raj's 10,868 runs, and the leading century-maker with 18 international hundreds, overtaking Meg Lanning.
India posted 193/5 before restricting Hong Kong to just 56 runs. The victory secured India's place in the tournament semifinals. Following this win, India is scheduled to face arch-rivals Pakistan in their final Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium. While India has historically dominated the rivalry with 14 wins in 17 T20I encounters, the upcoming match remains a highly anticipated fixture for fans globally.
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Dubai International Cricket Stadium · Harmanpreet Kaur · Hong Kong Women's National Cricket Team · Hong Kong women's cricket team · Hong Kong, China Women's Cricket Team · India Women's National Cricket Team · India women's cricket team · Meg Lanning · Mithali Raj · Pakistan Women's National Cricket Team · Smriti Mandhana · Women's Asia Cup
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- [● 2 SOURCES] India won the match by 137 runs. industrywired.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hong Kong, China was bowled out for 56 runs. industrywired.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Smriti Mandhana scored 124 runs off 64 balls during the match. industrywired.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mandhana's 124 runs is the highest individual score in Women's Asia Cup history. industrywired.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Smriti Mandhana became the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket with 10,880 runs. industrywired.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] India posted 193 for five in their match against Hong Kong, China. industrywired.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deepti Sharma took 3 wickets for 9 runs.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Smriti Mandhana holds the record for most international centuries with 18. industrywired.com