Smriti 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.
At the Asian Games 2026 semi-final, India's Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone as she became the highest run-scorer in women's T20I cricket. During her outstanding performance against Bangladesh, India posted an impressive 71/1 in the powerplay, setting themselves up for a crucial spot in the gold-medal match. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur chose to bat first in the second semi-final.
Mandhana, along with Shafali Verma, put Bangladesh's bowlers under immense pressure right from the beginning. Mandhana smashed 37 runs off just 19 balls, smashing five fours and two sixes before her innings concluded in the final over of the powerplay. Unfortunately, she was dismissed attempting a slog sweep off Nahida Akter, but her innings had already etched her name into the record books.
She surpassed New Zealand's Suzie Bates to become the leading run-scorer in women's T20Is and also became the first Indian woman to reach 100 sixes in the format.
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