{
  "id": 8614695,
  "title": "Mandhana becomes highest run-scorer in Women’s T20Is during Asian Games semifinal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/mandhana-becomes-highest-run-scorer-in-womens-t20is-during-asian",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T05:12:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/smriti-mandhana-highest-run-scorer-womens-t20i-ind-vs-ban-asian-games-semifinal-10885830/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Smriti Mandhana of India claimed the title of highest run-scorer in Women's T20Is during the Asian Games 2026 semifinal clash against Bangladesh on Sunday. As the opening batter for India after the toss at Korogi Sports Park, Mandhana crossed the 8-run mark in the third over. She did not bat in India's quarter-final win over Japan on Friday. This marked her 178th T20I appearance, surpassing New Zealand's Suzie Bates' previous record of 4758 runs in just 178 innings. At just 30, Mandhana reached the milestone in just 171 innings, outpacing Bates' tally. She is also India's leading six-hitter in T20Is, two runs away from the 100-sixes milestone. Earlier this month, Mandhana topped the international run-scoring charts in women's cricket, surpassing Mithali Raj. Mandhana's historic innings of 124 off 64 balls, scored in a mesmerizing fashion, powered India to 193/5. Her 18th century in women's international cricket also made her the most prolific century-maker in the format.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Smriti Mandhana becomes India's highest run-scorer in Women's T20Is.",
    "Mandhana surpasses Suzie Bates' previous record of 178 T20I appearances.",
    "Mandhana scores 124 runs off 64 balls in historic innings."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Smriti Mandhana's record-breaking achievement cements her position as a leading batsman in women's cricket, surpassing Suzie Bates' long-standing record and further solidifying her status as India's top player.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}