‘I didn’t know all of this happened’: Mandhana reacts after rewriting history
Smriti Mandhana set a new record by scoring 124 runs in an impressive innings against Hong Kong, playing a pivotal role in India's decisive victory in the tournament. This milestone marks her as the first Indian woman to reach this T20 international achievement, surpassing Mithali Raj in total runs. Next up, India is poised to challenge Pakistan in a much-anticipated match.
New Delhi: On Thursday, Smriti Mandhana achieved a major milestone in her international cricket career by equaling the record for the most half-centuries in women's international cricket, which had been held by India's Mithali Raj. Mandhana reached the 50-plus score mark off 40 balls, smashing Iqra Sahar over deep backward square-leg for a six.
This brought her total to 93 50-plus scores in women's international cricket, tying her with the legendary Mithali Raj at the top of the list. Mandhana's innings was notable for its extraordinary performance, as she went on to score a T20I century, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. Her partnership with long-time opening partner Shafali Verma was also a historic one, as it marked their 29th 50-plus partnership in T20Is, the highest by any pair in the format.
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