Smriti Mandhana Leads India to 137-Run Win Over Hong Kong
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
India secured a 137-run victory against Hong Kong in their Women's Asia Cup 2026 Group A match held at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Opener Smriti Mandhana anchored the innings with a record-breaking 124 off 64 balls, becoming the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket. The Indian team posted a total of 193/5 before their bowlers restricted Hong Kong to 56 runs in 12 overs. Deepti Sharma led the bowling effort with three wickets, supported by Sree Charani, Nandini Sharma, and Pratika Rawal who claimed two wickets each. This result marks India's second-biggest win in Women's T20I history.
Why it matters
The victory secures India's second consecutive win in the tournament and reinforces their position in Group A. Smriti Mandhana's individual performance sets a new benchmark for international run-scoring in the women's game.
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