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Mandhana’s Record 124 Powers India Past Hong Kong-China
India played Hong Kong-China in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup.
Smriti Mandhana scored a very big 124 runs from 64 balls.
She hit 14 fours and seven sixes.
Her score was the highest individual score in the tournament’s history.
It also helped her become the leading run-scorer and century-maker in women’s international cricket.
India then bowled Hong Kong-China out for only 56 runs.
India won the match by 137 runs.
India’s middle order still scored only 34 runs, which was described as a concern.
Smriti Mandhana scored 124 off 64 balls as India made 193/5.
Mandhana’s innings included 14 fours and seven sixes, and was the highest individual score in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history.
The century made Mandhana women’s international cricket’s leading run-scorer and century-maker, according to the reports.
India bowled Hong Kong-China out for 56 in 16.2 overs to win by 137 runs.
Deepti Sharma took 3/9, while Nandani Sharma, N. Shree Charani and Prema Rawat claimed two wickets each.
- Who
- India and Hong Kong-China played, with Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma leading India’s batting and bowling efforts.
- What
- India defeated Hong Kong-China by 137 runs after scoring 193/5 and bowling them out for 56.
- Where
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
- When
- Thursday, during the Women’s T20 Asia Cup Group A match.
- Why
- India won through Mandhana’s record-making century and a strong bowling performance.
Key facts
- Result
- India beat Hong Kong-China by 137 runs.
- India score
- 193/5 in 20 overs.
- Hong Kong-China score
- 56 all out in 16.2 overs.
- Mandhana’s score
- 124 off 64 balls, including 14 fours and seven sixes.
- Tournament record
- Mandhana’s innings was the highest individual score in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history.
- International records
- Mandhana became the leading run-scorer and leading century-maker in women’s international cricket; the report cites 10,880 runs and 18 centuries.
- Top bowler
- Deepti Sharma took 3 wickets for 9 runs in three overs.
Quotes
Jay Shah
ICC Chairman who congratulated Smriti Mandhana on Instagram
“Your journey is a testament to elegance, consistency and sheer hard work. You have not only rewritten the record books, but also redefined aspirations for millions of young girls and boys across India and the world.”
thehansindia.com
“Heartiest congratulations to Smriti Mandhana on becoming the highest run-scorer (10,880*) and the leading century-maker (18) in Women’s International Cricket.”
thehansindia.com
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