Smriti Mandhana Shines Bright in Women's Asia Cup, Sets New Records!

Mandhana's Stellar Performance

Dubai: On Tuesday, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana solidified her spot among the top five in the ICC T20 rankings with an impressive score of 124 against Hong Kong during the Women's Asia Cup.

Her remarkable 64-ball performance not only secured a 137-run victory for India, advancing them to the semi-finals, but also made her the all-time leading run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats, amassing 10,880 runs and surpassing Mithali Raj's previous record of 10,868 runs.

This innings marked her 18th international century, placing her at the forefront of the women's international centuries leaderboard.

Currently, Mandhana holds the fifth position in the T20 rankings.

In addition, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has made significant strides in the T20I rankings.

Her all-around contributions have propelled her two spots up to sixth among leading bowlers, while she maintains her fifth position among all-rounders, highlighting her vital role in India's success in the tournament.

Meanwhile, UAE captain Esha Oza continues to establish herself as a prominent player among Associate Members, climbing to 39th among T20I batters and remaining just outside the top 20 in the all-rounders' rankings.