{
  "id": 5422478,
  "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-5422478",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T21:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/smriti-mandhana-equals-mithali-raj-215200159.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Smriti Mandhana achieved a significant milestone by equaling Mithali Raj's record for fifty-plus scores. She reached this landmark during India's Women's Asia Cup match against Hong Kong China. Mandhana then transitioned to an exceptional T20I century, scoring 124 runs off 64 balls. This remarkable innings also set a new record for the highest individual score in the Women's T20 Asia Cup.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:11:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}