{
  "id": 5359449,
  "title": "Smriti Mandhana creates history, surpasses Lanning to become leading century-maker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/smriti-mandhana-creates-history-surpasses-lanning-to-become-leading",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:11:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/womens-asia-cup/news/smriti-mandhana-creates-history-surpasses-meg-lanning-to-become-leading-century-maker-in-womens-cricket/articleshow/133740969.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Smriti Mandhana delivered a remarkable performance as India Women set a new world record in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 match against Hong Kong in Dubai. The Indian batswoman became the leading century-maker in women's international cricket, surpassing the previous record of 17 centuries held by former Australia captain Meg Lanning. Mandhana amassed an impressive 124 runs off just 64 balls, including 14 fours and seven sixes, achieving a strike rate of 193.75. Her innings represented over two-thirds of India's total score of 193/5, leaving Hong Kong with a challenging target of 194.",
  "summary": "In an exhilarating display of skill, Smriti Mandhana shattered records by scoring her 18th international century, amassing 124 runs in just 64 balls. Her explosive knock led India to a formidable total of 193 runs. Shafali Verma played a vital role at the start with her brisk 28, setting the tone for a dominant batting showcase by the Indian team.",
  "key_points": [
    "Smriti Mandhana surpasses Meg Lanning as leading century-maker",
    "Mandhana scores 124 runs off 64 balls in Women's Asia Cup 2026",
    "India Women sets new world record with total of 193/5"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Smriti Mandhana becomes highest run-getter in women’s international cricket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/smriti-mandhana-becomes-highest-run-getter-in-womens-international",
        "published": "2026-09-03T15:56:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Smriti Mandhana equals Mithali Raj’s big record, then creates more history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/smriti-mandhana-equals-mithali-rajs-big-record-then-creates-more",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:22:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Smriti Mandhana becomes highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/smriti-mandhana-becomes-highest-run-scorer-in-womens-international",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:33:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}