Smriti Mandhana sets T20I runs record during Asian Games semi-final
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh, becoming the leading run-scorer in women's T20I cricket. Mandhana scored 37 runs off 19 balls, helping India reach 71/1 in the powerplay after captain Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bat first. This performance allowed her to surpass Suzie Bates and secure her position with 4,788 runs. Mandhana also became the first Indian woman to hit 100 sixes in T20Is. The game remains ongoing as India seeks a place in the gold-medal match.
- •Mandhana becomes leading run-scorer in women's T20I cricket.
- •India scores 71/1 in the powerplay against Bangladesh.
- •Mandhana reached 100 sixes, first Indian woman to do so.
- •Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first.
- •Match is currently ongoing as India aims for gold.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes first Indian woman to smash 100 T20I sixes
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Smriti Mandhana creates history in Asain Games semi-final, becomes leading run-scorer in Women's T20I
"In a remarkable feat, Smriti Mandhana celebrated a significant achievement by smashing her 100th T20 international six, while also clinching the title of the top run-scorer in women's T20I cricket history. Her teammate Shafali Verma shone brightly with a stunning century, propelling India to an impressive score of 195 for four after winning the toss. The victorious team will advance to compete against Sri Lanka for the gold medal.
"Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women’s T20I cricket, surpassing Suzie Bates, and the first Indian woman to hit 100 sixes in the format during the Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh. Her quickfire 37 off 19 balls, alongside Shafali Verma’s aggressive start, helped India race to 71/1 in the powerplay after Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bat.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 12:09 PMSmriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes first Indian woman to smash 100 T20I sixes
In a remarkable feat, Smriti Mandhana celebrated a significant achievement by smashing her 100th T20 international six, while also clinching the title of the top run-scorer in women's T20I cricket history. Her teammate Shafali Verma shone brightly with a stunning century, propelling India to an impressive score of 195 for four after winning the toss. The victorious team will advance to compete against Sri Lanka for the gold medal.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 11:11 AMSmriti Mandhana creates history in Asain Games semi-final, becomes leading run-scorer in Women's T20I
Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women’s T20I cricket, surpassing Suzie Bates, and the first Indian woman to hit 100 sixes in the format during the Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh. Her quickfire 37 off 19 balls, alongside Shafali Verma’s aggressive start, helped India race to 71/1 in the powerplay after Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bat.
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