Smriti Mandhana surpassed Suzie Bates to become the highest run‑scorer in women’s T20I cricket and recorded her 100th six in the format, the first Indian woman to do so. She made 37 runs off 19 balls in the Asian Games 2026 semi‑final against Bangladesh, partnering with Shafali Verma as India moved to 71/1 in the powerplay after Harmanpreet Kaur was elected to bat.
Why it matters
Followers see Mandhana set new records and drive India’s success in a major tournament.
Key facts
- Smriti Mandhana became the highest run‑scorer in women’s T20I cricket, overtaking Suzie Bates.
- She became the first Indian woman to hit 100 sixes in the T20I format.
- She scored 37 runs off 19 balls in the Asian Games 2026 semi‑final versus Bangladesh.
- Her innings, with Shafali Verma’s start, helped India reach 71/1 in the powerplay after Harmanpreet Kaur was elected to bat.
Evidence
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