Women’s Asia Cup: India thrash Hong Kong by 137 runs, Mandhana stars with 124
India advanced after Mandhana’s 124 off 64 balls, which lifted her to 18 international centuries and 10,880 runs, officials said.
- On Thursday, India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed 124 off 64 balls against Hong Kong at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, powering India to a commanding 137-run victory and securing a Women's Asia Cup semifinal spot.
- This performance marked Mandhana's 18th international century, surpassing Meg Lanning's previous record of 17, while her 10,880 total runs moved her past former India captain Mithali Raj as the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket history.
- After posting 193/5, India's bowlers dismantled Hong Kong for 56 in 16.2 overs. Deepti Sharma led the spin-heavy attack with three wickets for nine runs, ensuring an emphatic victory highlighting the competitive gap between the teams.
- "I didn't know all of this happened," Mandhana said regarding her record-breaking effort. Her 124-run innings also established her as the first Indian woman to score two T20I centuries.
- Unbeaten in Group A, India now shifts focus to a high-stakes rivalry clash against Pakistan on Saturday. The team aims to maintain momentum as they seek top-tier tournament seeding in the Asia Cup.
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