Mandhana smashed 14 fours and seven sixes for a record-breaking 124 as India bowled Hong Kong out for just 56 to seal a massive victory in Dubai
Dubai: Smriti Mandhana produced a sensational batting masterclass as India registered a 137-run victory over Hong Kong in their Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, securing their place in the semi-finals.
India posted a commanding 193 for 5 in 20 overs after being invited to bat first. In reply, Hong Kong were bundled out for just 56 runs in 16.2 overs, handing India one of their biggest victories in women’s T20 international cricket.
Mandhana was the star of the night, smashing a career-best 124 runs from just 64 balls, including 14 fours and seven sixes.
Smriti Mandhana Creates History With Record 124
Mandhana’s explosive innings rewrote several records in women’s international cricket.
The Indian opener reached her second T20 international century in just 57 balls, bringing up the landmark with a boundary.
Her final score of 124 became the highest individual score in the history of the Women’s Asia Cup T20, surpassing Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu, who had scored an unbeaten 119 against Malaysia in 2024.
Highest Individual Scores in Women’s T20 Asia Cup
| Player | Score | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 124 | Hong Kong | 2026 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 119* | Malaysia | 2024 |
| Mithali Raj | 97* | Malaysia | 2018 |
Mandhana’s innings combined power and precision, with her seven sixes and 14 boundaries putting immense pressure on the Hong Kong bowling attack.
Mandhana Surpasses Mithali Raj in International Runs
The century also saw Mandhana move ahead of former India captain Mithali Raj in the list of the highest run-scorers in women’s international cricket.
Most Runs in Women’s International Cricket
| Player | International Runs |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 10,880 |
| Mithali Raj | 10,868 |
| Suzie Bates | 10,740 |
| Charlotte Edwards | 10,273 |
| Stafanie Taylor | 10,007 |
With her latest innings, Mandhana further strengthened her position among the greatest run-scorers in women’s cricket.
18 International Centuries for Smriti Mandhana
Mandhana’s century also extended her lead at the top of the women’s international cricket century charts.
She now has 18 international centuries, moving one century further ahead of Meg Lanning, Laura Wolvaardt and Hayley Matthews.
Most International Centuries in Women’s Cricket
| Player | Centuries |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 18 |
| Meg Lanning | 17 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 17 |
| Hayley Matthews | 17 |
Mandhana and Shafali Give India a Flying Start
India’s huge total was built on a powerful opening partnership.
Mandhana and Shafali Verma added 74 runs in the first eight overs, giving India the ideal platform to accelerate later in the innings.
Shafali contributed 28 runs, while Mandhana took complete control of the innings and carried India’s scoring rate throughout the middle and final overs.
India eventually finished with 193 runs for the loss of five wickets in their 20 overs.
Hong Kong Batters Collapse Under Indian Bowling Pressure
Chasing 194, Hong Kong never managed to build momentum.
The Indian bowling attack kept picking up wickets at regular intervals, eventually dismissing Hong Kong for only 56 runs in 16.2 overs.
Captain Natasha Miles was Hong Kong’s top scorer with 15 runs, while Marina Lamplough scored 14 and Yasmin Daswani made 11.
The collapse became particularly dramatic towards the end, with Hong Kong losing their last six wickets for just four runs.
Deepti Sharma Leads India’s Bowling Attack
India’s bowlers complemented Mandhana’s batting brilliance with an impressive collective performance.
Deepti Sharma was the pick of the attack, claiming three wickets for just nine runs.
She was well supported by:
- Nandini Sharma: 2 wickets for 6 runs
- Prema Rawat: 2 wickets for 12 runs
- Shree Charani: 2 wickets for 16 runs
The four-pronged attack gave Hong Kong virtually no opportunity to recover after their early wickets.
India’s Second-Biggest T20 Win
India’s 137-run victory ranks among their biggest wins in women’s T20 cricket.
The dominant result not only strengthened India’s campaign in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 but also provided a major boost to their confidence ahead of the knockout stage.
With Mandhana in record-breaking form and the bowling unit delivering an equally clinical performance, India will enter the semi-finals as one of the tournament’s strongest contenders.
India vs Hong Kong: Match Highlights
| India | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| 193/5 in 20 overs | 56 all out in 16.2 overs |
| Smriti Mandhana – 124 | Natasha Miles – 15 |
| Shafali Verma – 28 | Marina Lamplough – 14 |
| Mandhana – 14 fours, 7 sixes | Yasmin Daswani – 11 |
| Deepti Sharma – 3/9 | — |
Key Takeaways
- 🇮🇳 India defeated Hong Kong by 137 runs.
- ⭐ Smriti Mandhana smashed a career-best 124 off 64 balls.
- 🔥 Mandhana hit 14 fours and 7 sixes.
- 🏏 Her 124 is the highest individual score in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history.
- 💯 Mandhana reached her century in 57 balls.
- 📈 She moved ahead of Mithali Raj in women’s international career runs.
- 🏆 Mandhana now has 18 international centuries.
- 🎯 Hong Kong were bowled out for just 56 runs.
- 🎳 Deepti Sharma finished with 3/9.
- 🇮🇳 India advanced to the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-finals.
Bottom Line
Smriti Mandhana turned India’s crucial Asia Cup encounter into a personal record-breaking spectacle. Her explosive 124-run innings, combined with a ruthless bowling performance, helped India crush Hong Kong by 137 runs.
The victory secured India’s place in the semi-finals and underlined their credentials as serious contenders for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 title.
