Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Mandhana’s Record Century Powers India Past Hong Kong
Smriti Mandhana played an outstanding cricket innings for India.
She scored 124 runs from 64 balls against Hong Kong-China.
Her batting helped India reach 193 runs for five wickets.
Mandhana broke records for international runs and centuries.
She passed Mithali Raj to become the leading run-scorer and moved ahead of Meg Lanning for international hundreds.
India’s bowlers then dismissed Hong Kong-China for only 56 runs.
Deepti Sharma took three wickets, and three other Indian bowlers took two each.
India won by 137 runs.
Mandhana dedicated her special performance to her family, while India’s captain said the middle order needs more time to bat.
Smriti Mandhana scored 124 from 64 balls, including 14 fours and seven sixes, as India made 193/5.
Mandhana reached 10,880 international runs, surpassing Mithali Raj, and recorded her 18th international century, moving past Meg Lanning.
India bowled Hong Kong-China out for 56 in 16.2 overs to win by 137 runs.
Deepti Sharma took 3/9, while Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma and Prema Rawat claimed two wickets each.
Reports differ on India’s progression, describing the match as either a semi-final qualification or a route into the Asia Cup final; India’s next listed match is against Pakistan on Saturday.
- Who
- India Women played Hong Kong-China, with Smriti Mandhana starring and Harmanpreet Kaur captaining India.
- What
- India scored 193/5 and defeated Hong Kong-China by 137 runs after dismissing them for 56.
- When
- Thursday during the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026.
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
- Why
- Mandhana’s record century created a large target, and India’s bowlers dismissed Hong Kong-China cheaply.
- Mandhana’s score
- 124 runs from 64 balls, with 14 fours and seven sixes
- India’s total
- 193/5 in 20 overs
- Hong Kong-China’s total
- 56 all out in 16.2 overs
- Victory margin
- India won by 137 runs
- Mandhana’s records
- 10,880 international runs and 18 international centuries
- Bowling leaders
- Deepti Sharma took 3/9; Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma and Prema Rawat took two wickets each
- Next listed match
- India will face Pakistan on Saturday
Sources
'This one is for my family': Mandhana dedicates record-breaking century to loved ones
Smriti Mandhana becomes leading run-scorer in women’s cricket
Women’s Asia Cup: Mandhana’s record-making 124, fine bowling help India to big win over Hong Kong
Women’s Asia Cup: Jay Shah congratulates Smriti Mandhana for record-making 124 vs Hong Kong
