Smriti Mandhana created history during the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match against Hong Kong in Dubai. The Indian opener reached a major milestone by becoming the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket.
Mandhana achieved the feat with an impressive century, scoring 100 runs. The century was also her second hundred in T20 internationals (T20Is). With this achievement, she became the first Indian woman to score more than one century in T20I cricket.
Her innings showed her ability to score quickly while maintaining control against the opposition bowlers. Mandhana played an important role in giving India a strong position and once again showed why she is considered one of the leading batters in women’s cricket.
The achievement is another important moment in Mandhana’s international career. Over the years, she has built a reputation for scoring consistently across different formats and performing on major international stages.
Fans and cricket experts celebrated her record-breaking performance. Her latest milestone highlights her hard work, consistency and talent, while further strengthening her place among the biggest names in women’s international cricket.