{
  "id": 5375601,
  "title": "Smriti Mandhana In Red-Hot Form, Raises Alarm For Pakistan Ahead Of India Clash After Record Century",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/smriti-mandhana-in-red-hot-form-raises-alarm-for-pakistan-ahead-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:53:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/smriti-mandhana-in-red-hot-form-raises-alarm-for-pakistan-ahead-of-india-clash-after-record-century"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana put Pakistan on notice ahead of their upcoming Women's Asia Cup clash with a breathtaking century in a recent match against Hong Kong. Mandhana smashed an unbeaten 124 off just 64 balls, hitting 14 fours and seven sixes as India posted 193/5. Her innings broke several records, making her the first Indian woman to score two T20I centuries and the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket. Mandhana's performance, which also included a new record for the most centuries in women's international cricket, has sent a strong message to Pakistan ahead of their next group match on September 5.",
  "summary": "Smriti Mandhana sent a strong warning to Pakistan ahead of India's much-awaited Women's Asia Cup clash after producing a record-breaking century against Hong Kong on Thursday. The India vice-captain smashed 124 runs from just 64 balls in Dubai, hitting 14 fours and seven sixes. Her stunning innings helped India post 193/5 and also saw Mandhana break major records in women's international cricket.…",
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  },
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  "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."
}