Mandhana’s record ton powers India into semi-finals
Smriti Mandhana filled her batting coffers with her second T20I century, along the way surpassing Mithali Raj for the record for most runs in women’s internationals, to help India secure a second straight win on Thursday night in Dubai. Hong Kong’s nerves showed on the field when they fell flat at the first sign of […]
Smriti Mandhana scored a second T20I century, surpassing Mithali Raj's record for most runs in women's internationals, as India secured a second straight win in Dubai. Hong Kong struggled to cope with India's batters, showing their lack of quality and experience when they fell flat against the Indian attack. India started cautiously, with the score at 38 without loss after five overs.
Shafali Verma made an early impact in the first over, contributing to India's strong start. Shafali's aggressive strokes, including two sixes, helped India gain momentum. Mandhana's century came after she reached her half-century off 40 deliveries, with several variations of the slog shot. She extended her record for most international hundreds in women's cricket.
India's innings continued strongly, despite losing several wickets, with a final total of 193 for 5. Hong Kong's innings finished at 56 in 16.2 overs, with the highest partnership coming between Yasmin Daswani and Natasha Miles. However, their collapse came quickly, with India's spinners taking six wickets in the final 11 deliveries, ending with a total of 56 all out.
India's victory meant they moved into the semi-finals, while Hong Kong were left with little pride for their efforts.
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