Mandhana Smashes 124 To Power India
Smriti Mandhana's record-breaking 124 runs off 64 balls helped India defeat Hong Kong by 137 runs in the Women's Asia Cup, making her the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket
Smriti Mandhana scored a record-breaking 124 runs off 64 balls, helping India defeat Hong Kong by 137 runs in the Women's Asia Cup. This victory propelled India into the semi-finals of the tournament.
Mandhana's impressive innings included reaching her half-century off 40 balls and then accelerating to reach 100 in just 17 deliveries. Her 124 runs against Hong Kong is the highest individual score in Women's T20 Asia Cup history, surpassing Chamari Athapaththu's unbeaten 119.
India's bowlers also performed well, with Deepti Sharma claiming 3 wickets for 9 runs in 3 overs. Hong Kong were bowled out for 56 runs in 16.2 overs, unable to cope with India's strong bowling attack.
Mandhana's century against Hong Kong was her 18th across formats, moving her past Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt, who have 17 each. She now holds the record for the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats, surpassing Mithali Raj's record of 10,868 runs, with a total of 10,880 runs.
## What it means Mandhana's achievement is a significant milestone in women's cricket, demonstrating her skill and consistency as a batsman. Her record-breaking performance has helped India advance in the Women's Asia Cup, and she will be a key player to watch in the semi-finals.
The victory over Hong Kong is a testament to India's strength as a team, with both their batting and bowling performances contributing to the win. As the tournament progresses, India will face tougher opponents, but with Mandhana's form and the team's overall performance, they are well-placed to make a strong run for the title.
