Women’s Asia Cup: India thrash Hong Kong by 137 runs, Mandhana stars with 124
Mandhana’s 124 off 64 balls helped India post 193/5 and seal a 137-run win, while she also became the leading run-scorer in women’s internationals.
- On Thursday, India opener Smriti Mandhana scored 124 off 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup, powering India to a 137-run victory at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- Mandhana's innings marked her 18th international century, surpassing former Australia captain Meg Lanning's record of 17 and moving her to 10,880 international runs ahead of former India captain Mithali Raj.
- The vice-captain struck 14 fours and seven sixes, becoming the first Indian woman to register two T20I centuries, while opening partner Shafali Verma contributed 28 off 17 balls to India's 193/5 total.
- India's bowlers dismantled Hong Kong for 56 in 16.2 overs, with Deepti Sharma claiming 3/9, securing India's qualification for the Women's Asia Cup semifinals as the first team from Group A.
- India now turns focus to their high-stakes match against Pakistan on September 5, aiming to maintain their unbeaten tournament momentum in Group A.
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