Mandhana becomes top women's run-scorer as India hammer Hong Kong in Asia Cup
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Summary
Smriti Mandhana became the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket after smashing a blistering century in India's comprehensive victory over Hong Kong in the Asia Cup on Thursday. The India vice-captain scored 124 runs off just 64 balls, including 14 fours and 7 sixes, to surpass Mithali Raj's record of 10,868 international runs with her tally now standing at 10,880 runs across formats. India posted 193 for five in their 20 overs in Dubai before bowling out Hong Kong for just 56 to win by 137 runs and advance to the semi-finals.
Key Points
- Mandhana scored 124 runs off 64 balls with 14 fours and 7 sixes, marking her 18th international century
- She surpassed Mithali Raj's record of 10,868 international runs, now having 10,880 runs across all formats
- India posted 193 for five in 20 overs in Dubai, while Hong Kong were bowled out for just 56 runs
- Deepti Sharma claimed three wickets for India, with opener Natasha Miles top-scoring for Hong Kong with 15 runs
- Mandhana, 30, made her India debut in 2013 and became the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats last year
Why It Matters
Mandhana's achievement cements her status as one of cricket's greatest-ever batters, with her record-setting knock coming at just 30 years old. India's dominant victory demonstrates their strong title credentials as they advance to face tougher opponents in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup .
Mandhana's achievement cements her status as one of cricket's greatest-ever batters, with her record-setting knock coming at just 30 years old. India's dominant victory demonstrates their strong title credentials as they advance to face tougher opponents in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup .