India defended its women's cricket gold medal with a dominating 147-run win over Sri Lanka Women at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday (Sep 22) at Nisshin. This is India's first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. The win came after India posted a mammoth 216/3 in its 20 overs. In reply, Sri Lanka was bowled out for a paltry 69 runs in 15.4 overs. India, which recently won the women's T20 Asia Cup by beating Sri Lanka in the final, had also won the 2023 Asian Games gold medal in the event.<h2>India batters dismantle Sri Lanka bowlers</h2>Batting first, India openers Smriti Mandhana (79 off 45) and Shafali Verma (48 off 29) added 99 runs for the opening wicket before Verma was dismissed at the 10-over mark. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (19 off 17) then joined Mandhana at the crease, and the duo added 42 runs for the second wicket. In the last four overs, India lost Mandhana, but Richa Ghosh smashed an unbeaten 49 off 22 balls to take India to a formidable total.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-jpn-one-off-t20i-india-survive-scare-from-japan-to-win-five-over-a-side-match-by-2-runs-1790064919299">IND vs JPN one-off T20I: India survive scare from Japan to win five-over a side match by 2 runs</a>During the chase, the Sri Lankan innings could never get going, and they were 49/5 inside nine overs. The Indian bowlers didn't take much time to dismiss the rest of the Sri Lankan batting line-up, taking the remaining five wickets for just 20 runs. Deepti Sharma picked up 3/6, while Shafali, Shreyanka Patil, and Shree Charani picked up two wickets each.<h2>Pakistan beat Bangladesh to win bronze medal</h2>In the bronze medal match, Pakistan Women beat Bangladesh Women to clinch the bronze medal. Batting first, the Pak women scored 145/8 and stopped Bangladesh Women at 114/7 in 20 overs to clinch third place in the event.

India defended their women's cricket gold medal with a dominating 147-run win over Sri Lanka women at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday (Sep 22) at Nisshin.

India defended its women's cricket gold medal with a dominating 147-run win over Sri Lanka Women at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday (Sep 22) at Nisshin. This is India's first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. The win came after India posted a mammoth 216/3 in its 20 overs. In reply, Sri Lanka was bowled out for a paltry 69 runs in 15.4 overs. India, which recently won the women's T20 Asia Cup by beating Sri Lanka in the final, had also won the 2023 Asian Games gold medal in the event. India batters dismantle Sri Lanka bowlers Batting first, India openers Smriti Mandhana (79 off 45) and Shafali Verma (48 off 29) added 99 runs for the opening wicket before Verma was dismissed at the 10-over mark. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (19 off 17) then joined Mandhana at the crease, and the duo added 42 runs for the second wicket. In the last four overs, India lost Mandhana, but Richa Ghosh smashed an unbeaten 49 off 22 balls to take India to a formidable total. Also Read - IND vs JPN one-off T20I: India survive scare from Japan to win five-over a side match by 2 runs During the chase, the Sri Lankan innings could never get going, and they were 49/5 inside nine overs. The Indian bowlers didn't take much time to dismiss the rest of the Sri Lankan batting line-up, taking the remaining five wickets for just 20 runs. Deepti Sharma picked up 3/6, while Shafali, Shreyanka Patil, and Shree Charani picked up two wickets each. Pakistan beat Bangladesh to win bronze medal In the bronze medal match, Pakistan Women beat Bangladesh Women to clinch the bronze medal. Batting first, the Pak women scored 145/8 and stopped Bangladesh Women at 114/7 in 20 overs to clinch third place in the event.

India defended their women's cricket gold medal with a dominating 147-run win over Sri Lanka women at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday (Sep 22) at Nisshin.

Asian Games 2026: India beat Sri Lanka in final to defend women's cricket gold

Shafali Verma’s maiden T20I hundred propelled the Indian women’s team into the final and the gold medal match against Sri Lanka at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. India thrashed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semifinal on Sunday (Sep 20), whereas Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the first semifinal to enter the final. India beat Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup final last Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai. A 114-run win over Bangladesh is also India’s third-biggest win in the T20Is.&nbsp;India batted first and smashed 195 for four in the 20 overs. Both openers Shafali and Smriti Mandhana entered history books for respective feats. While seasoned opener Mandhana surpassed New Zealand’s Suzie Bates to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is, Shafali smashed her maiden T20I hundred, also becoming the first woman to score a hundred in this competition.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-smriti-mandhana-t20i-record-sri-lanka-final-1789885818343">Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final</a>&nbsp;Mandhana departed on a quickfire 37, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur also missed her fifty by just 10 runs, after being stumped late in India’s innings. Shafali, however, was India’s best batter against Bangladesh. Impeccable with her timing, the 22-year-old, who made her T20I debut seven years ago in 2019, finally reached the three-digit score in this format.&nbsp;Shafali clobbered nine massive sixes and three fours to reach her first T20I hundred off 49 deliveries, on the last ball of the innings.<h2>Nandani, Deepti Pick 3 Wickets Each</h2>Bangladesh was never in the run chase, having lost three wickets for just 38 inside the Powerplay. Opener Dilara Akter was their best batter against India, scoring 27 runs as others failed to get going.&nbsp;For India, seamer Nandani Sharma and veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets each, with Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil also contributing with the wickets.&nbsp;India and Sri Lanka will face off in the final on Tuesday (Sep 22), while Pakistan and Bangladesh will compete in the bronze medal match earlier on the same day.

Shafali Verma hits a historic 49-ball century as India crush Bangladesh by 114 runs to set up an Asian Games 2026 gold medal clash with Sri Lanka.

Shafali Verma’s maiden T20I hundred propelled the Indian women’s team into the final and the gold medal match against Sri Lanka at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. India thrashed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semifinal on Sunday (Sep 20), whereas Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the first semifinal to enter the final. India beat Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup final last Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai. A 114-run win over Bangladesh is also India’s third-biggest win in the T20Is. India batted first and smashed 195 for four in the 20 overs. Both openers Shafali and Smriti Mandhana entered history books for respective feats. While seasoned opener Mandhana surpassed New Zealand’s Suzie Bates to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is, Shafali smashed her maiden T20I hundred, also becoming the first woman to score a hundred in this competition. Also read| Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final Mandhana departed on a quickfire 37, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur also missed her fifty by just 10 runs, after being stumped late in India’s innings. Shafali, however, was India’s best batter against Bangladesh. Impeccable with her timing, the 22-year-old, who made her T20I debut seven years ago in 2019, finally reached the three-digit score in this format. Shafali clobbered nine massive sixes and three fours to reach her first T20I hundred off 49 deliveries, on the last ball of the innings. Nandani, Deepti Pick 3 Wickets Each Bangladesh was never in the run chase, having lost three wickets for just 38 inside the Powerplay. Opener Dilara Akter was their best batter against India, scoring 27 runs as others failed to get going. For India, seamer Nandani Sharma and veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets each, with Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil also contributing with the wickets. India and Sri Lanka will face off in the final on Tuesday (Sep 22), while Pakistan and Bangladesh will compete in the bronze medal match earlier on the same day.

Shafali Verma hits a historic 49-ball century as India crush Bangladesh by 114 runs to set up an Asian Games 2026 gold medal clash with Sri Lanka.

Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold

Talismanic Indian women’s team opener Smriti Mandhana broke the record for most T20I runs, going past New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, during the ongoing semifinal against Bangladesh at the 2026 Asian Games. Opening the batting with Shafali Verma – who also broke the record for hitting the most T20I sixes during this game – Mandhana created history by becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in the shortest format. She sits at the top with 4788 runs, 30 more than Bates.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls to help her team beat Pakistan and qualify for the gold medal match.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-squads-india-tour-hetmyer-recalled-kamil-pooran-1789878804100">West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested</a>&nbsp;After India won the toss and elected to bat first, the two openers unleashed the attack on the Bangladeshi bowlers inside the Powerplay. Early in the innings, Mandhana went past Bates to become the leading T20I run-scorer, with Shafali going about smashing boundaries for fun. The two added 72 for the first wicket inside the first six overs, before Mandhana departed for a quickfire 37 off 19 balls. Gunalan Kamalini fell for three next, with Shafali and captain Harmanpreet Kaur continuing to hurt Bangladesh.<h3>Shafali's 49-ball ton propels India to 195</h3>While Shafali completed her maiden T20I hundred seven years after her T20I debut, Harmanpreet failed to capitalise on the start, getting stumped for 40 off 33 balls. Verma, who completed her fifty in just 24 balls, notched up India’s first hundred in this competition in just 49 balls, hitting nine sixes and three fours.&nbsp;India posted 195 for four in the first innings.<h3>Athapaththu shines as Sri Lanka crush Pakistan</h3>Chasing 178 in 20 overs, Sri Lanka needed a strong foundation at the top to set the tone, and who better to do that than the captain and team’s veteran opener Athapaththu. Alongside her fellow opener Imesha Dulani, the left-handed batter added 36 for the first wicket and 95 for the second with Hasini Perera, who scored 42 off 26 balls.&nbsp;Chamari Athapaththu remained unbeaten on 83 as Sri Lanka completed the run chase with eight wickets and 13 balls remaining.

Smriti Mandhana becomes the all-time leading T20I run-scorer as India reach the Asian Games final. Plus, Chamari Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past Pakistan.

Talismanic Indian women’s team opener Smriti Mandhana broke the record for most T20I runs, going past New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, during the ongoing semifinal against Bangladesh at the 2026 Asian Games. Opening the batting with Shafali Verma – who also broke the record for hitting the most T20I sixes during this game – Mandhana created history by becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in the shortest format. She sits at the top with 4788 runs, 30 more than Bates. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls to help her team beat Pakistan and qualify for the gold medal match. Also read| West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested After India won the toss and elected to bat first, the two openers unleashed the attack on the Bangladeshi bowlers inside the Powerplay. Early in the innings, Mandhana went past Bates to become the leading T20I run-scorer, with Shafali going about smashing boundaries for fun. The two added 72 for the first wicket inside the first six overs, before Mandhana departed for a quickfire 37 off 19 balls. Gunalan Kamalini fell for three next, with Shafali and captain Harmanpreet Kaur continuing to hurt Bangladesh. Shafali's 49-ball ton propels India to 195 While Shafali completed her maiden T20I hundred seven years after her T20I debut, Harmanpreet failed to capitalise on the start, getting stumped for 40 off 33 balls. Verma, who completed her fifty in just 24 balls, notched up India’s first hundred in this competition in just 49 balls, hitting nine sixes and three fours. India posted 195 for four in the first innings. Athapaththu shines as Sri Lanka crush Pakistan Chasing 178 in 20 overs, Sri Lanka needed a strong foundation at the top to set the tone, and who better to do that than the captain and team’s veteran opener Athapaththu. Alongside her fellow opener Imesha Dulani, the left-handed batter added 36 for the first wicket and 95 for the second with Hasini Perera, who scored 42 off 26 balls. Chamari Athapaththu remained unbeaten on 83 as Sri Lanka completed the run chase with eight wickets and 13 balls remaining.

Smriti Mandhana becomes the all-time leading T20I run-scorer as India reach the Asian Games final. Plus, Chamari Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past Pakistan.

Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final

India women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is by far the best skipper to have led the national cricket team with multiple titles under her name. Her most recent ICC trophy was the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup - the first ever for the team. The skipper, however, is 37 and would be around 40 by the time the next ODI World Cup comes. Former India player Diana Edulji, keeping Harman's age in mind, wants vice-captain and dashing opener Smriti Mandhana to be appointed India women's skipper at the earliest.<h2>Edulji wants Mandhana to replace Harman as skipper at earliest</h2>"We are holding back Smriti Mandhana for a long time. By the time the next World Cup comes along, Harman will be nearing 40, so let’s give a good run to Smriti and look at two youngsters as vice-captains. My humble request to Harman would be to let people ask why and not why not," Edulji said to Mid-Day.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-batter-rizwan-moves-to-court-after-being-questioned-by-cyber-crime-agency-1789618597573">Pak batter Rizwan moves to court after being questioned by cyber crime agency</a>Harman most recently led India to a Women's Asia Cup victory which was marred by a 'no-trophy ceremony,' as per the official stance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against receiving the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also a federal minister in the Pakistan government. The BCCI adopted the same stance for the men's Asia Cup last year following the Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir by Pak-based terrorists.<h2>Harman's record as India skipper</h2>Harman made her India debut in 2009 and became captain of the side in 2013. Since then, she has led India in 51 ODIs and won 30 of them, the second most for India behind Mithali Raj's 89 wins in 155 matches. The record gets reversed in T20Is, where Harman has won 89 matches out of 152 she has led the side compared to 17 wins in 32 matches for Mithali. Harman's 89 wins as skipper in Women's T20Is are also the most for any captain in the format.

Former India player Diana Edulji wants vice-captain Smriti Mandhana to replace Harmanpreet Kaur as India women's skipper, citing Kaur's age ahead of the next ODI World Cup.

India women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is by far the best skipper to have led the national cricket team with multiple titles under her name. Her most recent ICC trophy was the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup - the first ever for the team. The skipper, however, is 37 and would be around 40 by the time the next ODI World Cup comes. Former India player Diana Edulji, keeping Harman's age in mind, wants vice-captain and dashing opener Smriti Mandhana to be appointed India women's skipper at the earliest. Edulji wants Mandhana to replace Harman as skipper at earliest "We are holding back Smriti Mandhana for a long time. By the time the next World Cup comes along, Harman will be nearing 40, so let’s give a good run to Smriti and look at two youngsters as vice-captains. My humble request to Harman would be to let people ask why and not why not," Edulji said to Mid-Day. Also Read - Pak batter Rizwan moves to court after being questioned by cyber crime agency Harman most recently led India to a Women's Asia Cup victory which was marred by a 'no-trophy ceremony,' as per the official stance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against receiving the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also a federal minister in the Pakistan government. The BCCI adopted the same stance for the men's Asia Cup last year following the Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir by Pak-based terrorists. Harman's record as India skipper Harman made her India debut in 2009 and became captain of the side in 2013. Since then, she has led India in 51 ODIs and won 30 of them, the second most for India behind Mithali Raj's 89 wins in 155 matches. The record gets reversed in T20Is, where Harman has won 89 matches out of 152 she has led the side compared to 17 wins in 32 matches for Mithali. Harman's 89 wins as skipper in Women's T20Is are also the most for any captain in the format.

Former India player Diana Edulji wants vice-captain Smriti Mandhana to replace Harmanpreet Kaur as India women's skipper, citing Kaur's age ahead of the next ODI World Cup.

Former India player Diana Edulji wants Smriti Mandhana to replace Harman as skipper at the earliest

The Indian women’s team has regained the title of Asia Cup winners after beating the defending champions Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai by 72 runs. Fifties from attacking Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma and a brilliant four-wicket haul from Shree Charani ensured that India crossed the finish line this time. The Indian women’s team is now a record eight-time Asia Cup champions (four in the T20 format and four in the ODIs). After scoring 183 for five in the first innings, India reduced Sri Lanka to 111 in reply.&nbsp;India won the toss and elected to bat first in the all-important final. Star openers Shafali and Smriti began with the onslaught and didn’t look like stopping. After dominating the Powerplay, the two paced their innings even after that, completing respective fifties. Shafali was the aggressor of the two, hitting boundaries for fun. Showing maturity and mettle, as her captain suggested, Shafali smashed 68 off 39 balls before losing her wicket. The two added 129 runs for the first wicket.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-afghanistan-1st-t20i-abhishek-sharma-arshdeep-singh-delhi-win-1789321588972">Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I</a>&nbsp;"I think Shafali had a great tournament and it's good to see somebody like Shefali who is taking the responsibility and doing the job with bat and ball," Harmanpreet said after the match. "I can't ask anything else from her. It's all about playing good cricket and I am very happy about that. We set some really high standards for us and we had to match them every day."&nbsp;Mandhana departed in the next over before Harmanpreet, Richa and Deepti too fell quickly. A late blitz from Gunalan Kamalini ensured India posted a challenging total (183/5).<h2>India crowned champions</h2>India never let Sri Lanka settle in the run chase, and Kranti Gaud’s first-over dismissal set the tone for India. Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne added a valiant 58-run stand for the second wicket, only for Deepti Sharma to use her experience and get rid of the Sri Lankan captain stumped on 36.&nbsp;Her dismissal triggered a batting collapse, with left-arm spinner and India’s most successful bowler this year, Shree Charani tore through the middle and the lower order with her four wickets. Deepti too returned with three wickets as India wrapped up Sri Lanka for 111 to seal a famous win in Dubai.&nbsp;The award-ceremony, however, caught eyeballs for all wrong reasons, as the Indian Team refused to accept the trophy from the ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also happened to be the PCB chairman and an interior minister in Pakistan government. Only Sri Lankan team accepted their medals and the trophy was not presented to the winning team.

Shree Charani's 4/20 and half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma powered India to a 72-run win over Sri Lanka to capture the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title

The Indian women’s team has regained the title of Asia Cup winners after beating the defending champions Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai by 72 runs. Fifties from attacking Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma and a brilliant four-wicket haul from Shree Charani ensured that India crossed the finish line this time. The Indian women’s team is now a record eight-time Asia Cup champions (four in the T20 format and four in the ODIs). After scoring 183 for five in the first innings, India reduced Sri Lanka to 111 in reply. India won the toss and elected to bat first in the all-important final. Star openers Shafali and Smriti began with the onslaught and didn’t look like stopping. After dominating the Powerplay, the two paced their innings even after that, completing respective fifties. Shafali was the aggressor of the two, hitting boundaries for fun. Showing maturity and mettle, as her captain suggested, Shafali smashed 68 off 39 balls before losing her wicket. The two added 129 runs for the first wicket. Also read| Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I "I think Shafali had a great tournament and it's good to see somebody like Shefali who is taking the responsibility and doing the job with bat and ball," Harmanpreet said after the match. "I can't ask anything else from her. It's all about playing good cricket and I am very happy about that. We set some really high standards for us and we had to match them every day." Mandhana departed in the next over before Harmanpreet, Richa and Deepti too fell quickly. A late blitz from Gunalan Kamalini ensured India posted a challenging total (183/5). India crowned champions India never let Sri Lanka settle in the run chase, and Kranti Gaud’s first-over dismissal set the tone for India. Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne added a valiant 58-run stand for the second wicket, only for Deepti Sharma to use her experience and get rid of the Sri Lankan captain stumped on 36. Her dismissal triggered a batting collapse, with left-arm spinner and India’s most successful bowler this year, Shree Charani tore through the middle and the lower order with her four wickets. Deepti too returned with three wickets as India wrapped up Sri Lanka for 111 to seal a famous win in Dubai. The award-ceremony, however, caught eyeballs for all wrong reasons, as the Indian Team refused to accept the trophy from the ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also happened to be the PCB chairman and an interior minister in Pakistan government. Only Sri Lankan team accepted their medals and the trophy was not presented to the winning team.

Shree Charani's 4/20 and half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma powered India to a 72-run win over Sri Lanka to capture the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title

Shree Charani stars with 4/20 as India beat Sri Lanka to win Women’s Asia Cup 2026

Smriti Mandhana has added another chapter to her record-breaking career, becoming the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats and taking her century tally to a record 18. The milestones came on a day when India beat Hong Kong by 137 runs to qualify for the Asia Cup semi-finals.


Smriti Mandhana becomes most prolific run-scorer

India's Smriti Mandhana, who broke two records in women's cricket on Thursday (Sep 3) during the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai, UAE, says 'it is just the start.' Mandhana hit a 64-ball 124 against Hong Kong Women and became the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-asia-cup-2026-india-s-smriti-mandhana-is-now-best-batter-ever-in-women-s-cricket-1788491747077">all-time highest run-getter in women's international cricket as well as the player with the most international centuries</a>. She went past former India women's captain Mithali Raj for the most runs, and Meg Lanning as well as Laura Wolvaardt for the most international tons. Mandhana now has 10,880 runs in all international cricket to go with 18 tons.<h2>Mandhana reacts to breaking batting records in women's cricket</h2>"Till I was batting, I didn't know what record because I didn't know what were the exact runs or all of that," Mandhana said after the match in Dubai. "But yeah, looking back, definitely a very good day for Indian cricket, I would say. Of course, Mithali di has been such a legend and a role model, and we've all grown up watching her bat, so to go past her in the tally of runs is [something] I definitely never imagined to do. But happy that there are two Indians at the top two."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/did-cricket-end-in-india-after-loss-to-ireland-pcb-chief-mohsin-naqvi-defends-pakistan-cricket-amid-meltdown-1788506201199">'Did cricket end in IND after loss to Ireland?' PCB chief on Pak Cricket decline</a> "Going past the international record of the centuries, I mean, 18 is a good number to go past, firstly I will say that," Mandhana said. "But again, two of the legends of women's cricket, Meg Lanning and Mithali Raj. Genuinely, these are the two people who I have grown up watching a lot of my cricket, tried to take a lot of things from them as batters. So really happy that I could go past them in whatever way. But again, it's just the start I would say."<h2>India beat HK-W to enter semis</h2>Thanks to Mandhana, India posted 193/5 in 20 overs against HK-W in a Women's Asia Cup 2026 group stage fixture. She hit 14 fours and seven sixes in her innings — becoming India's highest six-hitter with a total tally of 95 and the fourth highest in the world. In reply, HK-W were bowled out for a paltry score of 56 in 16.2 overs. For India, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, and Prema Rawat took two wickets apiece, while Deepti Sharma picked up 3/9 as India won by 137 runs. India next play against arch-rivals Pakistan Women on Saturday (Sep 5).

Smriti Mandhana smashed a 64-ball 124 against Hong Kong Women, becoming the all-time leading run-scorer (10,880) and most century-maker (18) in women's internationals, powering India to a 137-run win.

India's Smriti Mandhana, who broke two records in women's cricket on Thursday (Sep 3) during the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai, UAE, says 'it is just the start.' Mandhana hit a 64-ball 124 against Hong Kong Women and became the all-time highest run-getter in women's international cricket as well as the player with the most international centuries. She went past former India women's captain Mithali Raj for the most runs, and Meg Lanning as well as Laura Wolvaardt for the most international tons. Mandhana now has 10,880 runs in all international cricket to go with 18 tons. Mandhana reacts to breaking batting records in women's cricket "Till I was batting, I didn't know what record because I didn't know what were the exact runs or all of that," Mandhana said after the match in Dubai. "But yeah, looking back, definitely a very good day for Indian cricket, I would say. Of course, Mithali di has been such a legend and a role model, and we've all grown up watching her bat, so to go past her in the tally of runs is [something] I definitely never imagined to do. But happy that there are two Indians at the top two." Also Read - 'Did cricket end in IND after loss to Ireland?' PCB chief on Pak Cricket decline "Going past the international record of the centuries, I mean, 18 is a good number to go past, firstly I will say that," Mandhana said. "But again, two of the legends of women's cricket, Meg Lanning and Mithali Raj. Genuinely, these are the two people who I have grown up watching a lot of my cricket, tried to take a lot of things from them as batters. So really happy that I could go past them in whatever way. But again, it's just the start I would say." India beat HK-W to enter semis Thanks to Mandhana, India posted 193/5 in 20 overs against HK-W in a Women's Asia Cup 2026 group stage fixture. She hit 14 fours and seven sixes in her innings — becoming India's highest six-hitter with a total tally of 95 and the fourth highest in the world. In reply, HK-W were bowled out for a paltry score of 56 in 16.2 overs. For India, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, and Prema Rawat took two wickets apiece, while Deepti Sharma picked up 3/9 as India won by 137 runs. India next play against arch-rivals Pakistan Women on Saturday (Sep 5).

Smriti Mandhana smashed a 64-ball 124 against Hong Kong Women, becoming the all-time leading run-scorer (10,880) and most century-maker (18) in women's internationals, powering India to a 137-run win.

'Never imagined': India's Smriti Mandhana reacts to breaking women's batting record

India's Smriti Mandhana is now officially the best batter in the world. Mandhana, who hit a 64-ball 124 against Hong Kong Women in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2026 on Thursday (Sep 3) in Dubai (UAE), went past former India women's skipper Mithali Raj for the most runs in all of women's international cricket. The left-hand batter now has <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/mandhana-surpasses-historic-milestones-in-asia-cup">10,880 runs in all of women's Tests, ODIs, and T20Is</a> - 12 runs more than Mithali's 10,868 runs. The century against HK-W was Mandhana's 18th in international cricket - also the most by any women's batter - going past Meg Lanning (Australia) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) who have 17 tons each.<h2>Mandhana takes over Mithali to be the most successful women's batter ever</h2>Mandhana's 124 against HK is the highest individual score for India women in T20I cricket - going past her own best of 112 against England in 2025. After Mandhana overtook Mithali, the former Indian women's skipper was ecstatic with joy and congratulated her with a heartfelt post on X.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-batter-towhid-hridoy-creates-history-with-350-not-out-in-south-africa-1788407494871">Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy creates history with 350 not out in South Africa</a>"Well deserved, @mandhana_smriti! I’ve watched you grow from a young player into one of the finest batters India has produced. To see you go past my record and become the highest run-scorer in international cricket is a moment I’m genuinely proud of. Here’s to many more runs and milestones. Keep going!" Mithali wrote.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Well deserved, <a href="https://x.com/mandhana_smriti?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mandhana_smriti</a> ! I’ve watched you grow from a young player into one of the finest batters India has produced. To see you go past my record and become the highest run-scorer in international cricket is a moment I’m genuinely proud of. Here’s to many more runs and…&mdash; Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) <a href="https://x.com/M_Raj03/status/2095542913162002594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><a href="https://www.bcci.tv/matches/47033df8-8bfd-4ea4-931f-a342fefe94aa/india-women-vs-hong-kong-women">Mandhana and bowlers power India into Women's Asia Cup 2026 semis</a></h2>Thanks to Mandhana, India posted 193/5 in 20 overs against HK-W in a women's Asia Cup 2026 group stage fixture. Apart from her, Shafali Verma scored 28, Pratika Rawal hit 10, Richa Ghosh 11, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur managed 10. Mandhana hit 14 fours and seven sixes in her innings - becoming India's highest six hitter with a total tally of 95 and fourth highest in the world.In reply, HK-W were bowled out for a paltry score of 56 in 16.2 overs. For India, Nandini Sharma, Shree Charani, and Prema Rawat took two wickets apiece while Deepti Sharma picked 3/9 as India won by 137 runs.&nbsp;

Smriti Mandhana broke Mithali Raj's record for most runs in women's international cricket, hitting 124 off 64 balls vs Hong Kong in the 2026 Asia Cup. Her 18th ton led India to a 137-run win and the semis.

India's Smriti Mandhana is now officially the best batter in the world. Mandhana, who hit a 64-ball 124 against Hong Kong Women in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2026 on Thursday (Sep 3) in Dubai (UAE), went past former India women's skipper Mithali Raj for the most runs in all of women's international cricket. The left-hand batter now has 10,880 runs in all of women's Tests, ODIs, and T20Is - 12 runs more than Mithali's 10,868 runs. The century against HK-W was Mandhana's 18th in international cricket - also the most by any women's batter - going past Meg Lanning (Australia) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) who have 17 tons each. Mandhana takes over Mithali to be the most successful women's batter ever Mandhana's 124 against HK is the highest individual score for India women in T20I cricket - going past her own best of 112 against England in 2025. After Mandhana overtook Mithali, the former Indian women's skipper was ecstatic with joy and congratulated her with a heartfelt post on X. Also Read - Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy creates history with 350 not out in South Africa "Well deserved, @mandhana_smriti! I’ve watched you grow from a young player into one of the finest batters India has produced. To see you go past my record and become the highest run-scorer in international cricket is a moment I’m genuinely proud of. Here’s to many more runs and milestones. Keep going!" Mithali wrote.

Smriti Mandhana broke Mithali Raj's record for most runs in women's international cricket, hitting 124 off 64 balls vs Hong Kong in the 2026 Asia Cup. Her 18th ton led India to a 137-run win and the semis.

Women's Asia Cup 2026: India's Smriti Mandhana is now best batter ever in women's cricket

Smriti Mandhana moved to second place on the list of women’s international cricket’s highest run-scorers after surpassing New Zealand star Suzie Bates during India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A match against Thailand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Aug 30). Mandhana scored 19 runs from 10 balls before she was run out on the final delivery of the third over. She has now scored 10,856 runs in women’s international cricket.&nbsp;Mandhana needed just four runs to overtake Bates. She got off the mark by hitting Thailand spinner Phannita Maya for a boundary on the second ball of India’s innings.Only former India captain Mithali Raj is ahead of Mandhana on the overall list.&nbsp;Mithali ended her international career with 10,868 runs, including 699 in Tests, 7,805 in ODIs and 2,364 in T20Is. While, Mandhana has scored 788 runs in Tests, 5,411 in ODIs and 4,657 in T20Is.&nbsp;Mandhana, India’s highest run-scorer in women’s T20Is, is now only 113 runs away from breaking Mithali’s record and becoming the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/auqib-nabi-joins-surrey-for-county-stint-ahead-of-new-zealand-tour-1788095737661">Auqib Nabi joins Surrey for county stint ahead of New Zealand tour</a><h3>Mandhana’s performance against Thailand</h3>Mandhana started well against Thailand in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match. She hit four boundaries before her innings came to an end.&nbsp;She was run out while trying to complete a second run from the final delivery of the third over. Before her dismissal, Mandhana and Shafali Verma had added 38 runs for the opening wicket in just three overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/imran-khan-s-imprisonment-pcb-warns-pakistan-players-against-public-comments-1788100232353">Imran Khan’s imprisonment: PCB warns Pakistan players against public comments</a>&nbsp;India reached 101/2 after 10 overs, with Shafali Verma unbeaten on 59 from 29 balls. The Rohtak-born batter had already hit eight fours and three sixes.&nbsp;Shafali also shared a 53-run partnership with debutant Pratika Rawal for the second wicket.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rawal, who was playing her first T20I for India on Sunday, scored 22 runs from 18 deliveries at No. 3. She hit two fours and one six before Thailand bowler Suleeporn Laomi dismissed her by breaking through her defence on the final ball of the ninth over.

Mandhana needed four runs on Sunday to surpass Suzie Bates’ tally and reached the milestone by hitting Thailand spinner Phannita Maya for a boundary off the second ball of India’s innings.

Smriti Mandhana moved to second place on the list of women’s international cricket’s highest run-scorers after surpassing New Zealand star Suzie Bates during India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A match against Thailand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Aug 30). Mandhana scored 19 runs from 10 balls before she was run out on the final delivery of the third over. She has now scored 10,856 runs in women’s international cricket. Mandhana needed just four runs to overtake Bates. She got off the mark by hitting Thailand spinner Phannita Maya for a boundary on the second ball of India’s innings. Only former India captain Mithali Raj is ahead of Mandhana on the overall list. Mithali ended her international career with 10,868 runs, including 699 in Tests, 7,805 in ODIs and 2,364 in T20Is. While, Mandhana has scored 788 runs in Tests, 5,411 in ODIs and 4,657 in T20Is. Mandhana, India’s highest run-scorer in women’s T20Is, is now only 113 runs away from breaking Mithali’s record and becoming the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket. Also Read - Auqib Nabi joins Surrey for county stint ahead of New Zealand tour Mandhana’s performance against Thailand Mandhana started well against Thailand in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match. She hit four boundaries before her innings came to an end. She was run out while trying to complete a second run from the final delivery of the third over. Before her dismissal, Mandhana and Shafali Verma had added 38 runs for the opening wicket in just three overs. Also Read - Imran Khan’s imprisonment: PCB warns Pakistan players against public comments India reached 101/2 after 10 overs, with Shafali Verma unbeaten on 59 from 29 balls. The Rohtak-born batter had already hit eight fours and three sixes. Shafali also shared a 53-run partnership with debutant Pratika Rawal for the second wicket. Rawal, who was playing her first T20I for India on Sunday, scored 22 runs from 18 deliveries at No. 3. She hit two fours and one six before Thailand bowler Suleeporn Laomi dismissed her by breaking through her defence on the final ball of the ninth over.

Mandhana needed four runs on Sunday to surpass Suzie Bates’ tally and reached the milestone by hitting Thailand spinner Phannita Maya for a boundary off the second ball of India’s innings.

Smriti Mandhana overtakes Suzie Bates to become second-highest run-scorer in women’s cricket

Kranti Gaud etched her name into Lord's history with a memorable five-wicket haul before Smriti Mandhana once again produced a classy innings to put India firmly in command of the inaugural women's Test against England on Saturday. The young seamer delivered an outstanding spell of 5/37 from 17 disciplined overs as England were bowled out for 170 in reply to India's first-innings total of 285. By stumps on the second day, India had reached 154/1 in their second innings, stretching their overall lead to a commanding 269 runs.&nbsp;That advantage already exceeds the highest successful fourth-innings chase in women's Test cricket, Australia's 198-run pursuit against England in Sydney in 2011. Mandhana followed her elegant first-innings 83 with another fluent display, finishing unbeaten on 69. The left-hander shared an opening partnership of 88 with Shafali Verma, who bounced back from a first-innings duck to score 33. Gaud's performance also secured her a place in Lord's history. After 142 years of men's Test cricket at the iconic venue, the 22-year-old became the first woman to earn a spot on the famous honours board for taking five wickets in a Test innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;She joins distinguished Indian bowlers Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, Bishan Bedi and Kapil Dev among those recognised at the ground. "It feels great to be on the honours board," Gaud told reporters after stumps, while England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone admitted the hosts had endured a ‘tough day’.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-t20i-england-crush-india-to-win-series-4-0-claim-number-1-rankings-jos-buttler-131-harry-brook-95-shreyas-iyer-captaincy-1783794770822">England crush India to win T20I series 4-0; claim no 1 rankings with whitewash</a>&nbsp;England resumed on 21/1 but quickly slipped to 32-3 after losing two wickets without adding a run. Maia Bouchier, unbeaten overnight on 17, edged Gaud behind for 23 before Sayali Satghare trapped former England captain Heather Knight lbw for six.Gaud then produced a superb delivery that angled in before moving away sharply to bowl Alice Capsey for nine, leaving England struggling at 47/4. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones briefly revived the innings with a fifth-wicket stand of 84. Jones top-scored with 52, while Sciver-Brunt contributed 44.&nbsp;However, India's bowlers quickly regained control. Jones departed before lunch after offering a simple bat-pad catch to short leg off off-spinner Sneh Rana. Sciver-Brunt added just five more runs after the interval before Gaud trapped her lbw. "All the five wickets were special," said Gaud. "But that one (Sciver-Brunt) mattered most to me as we really needed a wicket at thst stage."&nbsp;Gaud completed her five-wicket haul in spectacular fashion when Lauren Bell edged to the slips. Rana instinctively parried the ball away from her throat before Shafali Verma completed a diving catch to finish the innings. India's second innings began with another authoritative batting display from Mandhana, who continued the rich form that saw her score 83 in the first innings.&nbsp;The stylish opener punished Lauren Bell's short deliveries with effortless pull shots, while Verma played positively after her first-innings disappointment. Mandhana also launched Sophie Ecclestone straight down the ground for a magnificent six, underlining her dominance. The left-hander had already achieved another milestone earlier in the match, becoming the youngest woman to feature in 300 international matches across all formats at the age of 29 years and 357 days.&nbsp;'She's an amazing player', said Ecclestone of Mandhana. “We've had so many battles over the years, she knows how I am as a bowler and I know how she plays, and she's coming out on top at the minute.” With a massive lead already in hand and only one wicket lost, India remain overwhelming favourites heading into the third day at the Home of Cricket.

Kranti Gaud created history with a five-wicket haul at Lord's while Smriti Mandhana scored an unbeaten 69 as India took a commanding 269-run lead over England in the inaugural women's Test

Kranti Gaud etched her name into Lord's history with a memorable five-wicket haul before Smriti Mandhana once again produced a classy innings to put India firmly in command of the inaugural women's Test against England on Saturday. The young seamer delivered an outstanding spell of 5/37 from 17 disciplined overs as England were bowled out for 170 in reply to India's first-innings total of 285. By stumps on the second day, India had reached 154/1 in their second innings, stretching their overall lead to a commanding 269 runs. That advantage already exceeds the highest successful fourth-innings chase in women's Test cricket, Australia's 198-run pursuit against England in Sydney in 2011. Mandhana followed her elegant first-innings 83 with another fluent display, finishing unbeaten on 69. The left-hander shared an opening partnership of 88 with Shafali Verma, who bounced back from a first-innings duck to score 33. Gaud's performance also secured her a place in Lord's history. After 142 years of men's Test cricket at the iconic venue, the 22-year-old became the first woman to earn a spot on the famous honours board for taking five wickets in a Test innings. She joins distinguished Indian bowlers Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, Bishan Bedi and Kapil Dev among those recognised at the ground. "It feels great to be on the honours board," Gaud told reporters after stumps, while England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone admitted the hosts had endured a ‘tough day’. Also Read: England crush India to win T20I series 4-0; claim no 1 rankings with whitewash England resumed on 21/1 but quickly slipped to 32-3 after losing two wickets without adding a run. Maia Bouchier, unbeaten overnight on 17, edged Gaud behind for 23 before Sayali Satghare trapped former England captain Heather Knight lbw for six. Gaud then produced a superb delivery that angled in before moving away sharply to bowl Alice Capsey for nine, leaving England struggling at 47/4. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones briefly revived the innings with a fifth-wicket stand of 84. Jones top-scored with 52, while Sciver-Brunt contributed 44. However, India's bowlers quickly regained control. Jones departed before lunch after offering a simple bat-pad catch to short leg off off-spinner Sneh Rana. Sciver-Brunt added just five more runs after the interval before Gaud trapped her lbw. "All the five wickets were special," said Gaud. "But that one (Sciver-Brunt) mattered most to me as we really needed a wicket at thst stage." Gaud completed her five-wicket haul in spectacular fashion when Lauren Bell edged to the slips. Rana instinctively parried the ball away from her throat before Shafali Verma completed a diving catch to finish the innings. India's second innings began with another authoritative batting display from Mandhana, who continued the rich form that saw her score 83 in the first innings. The stylish opener punished Lauren Bell's short deliveries with effortless pull shots, while Verma played positively after her first-innings disappointment. Mandhana also launched Sophie Ecclestone straight down the ground for a magnificent six, underlining her dominance. The left-hander had already achieved another milestone earlier in the match, becoming the youngest woman to feature in 300 international matches across all formats at the age of 29 years and 357 days. 'She's an amazing player', said Ecclestone of Mandhana. “We've had so many battles over the years, she knows how I am as a bowler and I know how she plays, and she's coming out on top at the minute.” With a massive lead already in hand and only one wicket lost, India remain overwhelming favourites heading into the third day at the Home of Cricket.

Kranti Gaud's historic five-wicket haul and Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten 69 powered India to a commanding 269-run lead over England at the Lord's

IND-W vs ENG-W, One-off Test: Kranti Gaud's five-for, Smriti Mandhana's fifty put India in total control at Lord's

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma scored important half-centuries, but England’s bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals to bowl India out for 285 on the first day of the one-off women’s Test at Lord’s on Friday (Jul 10). By the end of the day, England were 21/1. Maya Bouchier was unbeaten on 17, while Heather Knight remained not out on one after Kranti Goud dismissed Tammy Beaumont for two. England finished the day trailing India by 264 runs.&nbsp;Coming to the match, India recovered well after an early setback, thanks to strong knocks from Mandhana (83), Harmanpreet (58) and Deepti (57). The visitors were reduced to 37/2 after Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia were dismissed in the first seven overs.&nbsp;Mandhana then steadied the innings with Jemimah Rodrigues, who made a quick 35 off 38 balls. The pair added 64 runs for the third wicket and helped India cross the 100-run mark without losing another wicket. Both batters played attacking cricket, scoring freely against England’s bowlers.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-young-golfer-anas-khan-on-what-shapes-his-fitness-focus-future-goals-1783699112932">Exclusive | Young Golfer Anas Khan on what shapes his fitness, focus &amp; future goals</a>&nbsp;Rodrigues’ innings ended when she edged a wide delivery from Issy Wong onto her stumps.&nbsp;Mandhana and Harmanpreet then added 89 runs for the fourth wicket to keep India in control. Harmanpreet played some drives through the covers, while England’s bowlers struggled to make breakthroughs despite efforts from debutant spinner Mady Villiers.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1783679769980">IND vs ENG, 5th T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Mandhana missed out on a century when she edged Wong to wicketkeeper Amy Jones for 83. Harmanpreet was dismissed just before tea after Villiers bowled her with a well-flighted off-break.&nbsp;India reached tea at 202/5 and looked to push their total beyond 250 on a pitch offering some help to the spinners.&nbsp;Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana added 45 runs for the seventh wicket to take India past the 250-run mark. However, England's bowlers regained control in the final session, triggering a collapse that saw the visitors finish on 285.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma scored timely fifties, but England's bowlers struck at regular intervals to bowl India out for 285 on Day 1 of the one-off Test.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma scored important half-centuries, but England’s bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals to bowl India out for 285 on the first day of the one-off women’s Test at Lord’s on Friday (Jul 10). By the end of the day, England were 21/1. Maya Bouchier was unbeaten on 17, while Heather Knight remained not out on one after Kranti Goud dismissed Tammy Beaumont for two. England finished the day trailing India by 264 runs. Coming to the match, India recovered well after an early setback, thanks to strong knocks from Mandhana (83), Harmanpreet (58) and Deepti (57). The visitors were reduced to 37/2 after Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia were dismissed in the first seven overs. Mandhana then steadied the innings with Jemimah Rodrigues, who made a quick 35 off 38 balls. The pair added 64 runs for the third wicket and helped India cross the 100-run mark without losing another wicket. Both batters played attacking cricket, scoring freely against England’s bowlers. Also Read - Exclusive | Young Golfer Anas Khan on what shapes his fitness, focus & future goals Rodrigues’ innings ended when she edged a wide delivery from Issy Wong onto her stumps. Mandhana and Harmanpreet then added 89 runs for the fourth wicket to keep India in control. Harmanpreet played some drives through the covers, while England’s bowlers struggled to make breakthroughs despite efforts from debutant spinner Mady Villiers. Also Read - IND vs ENG, 5th T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Mandhana missed out on a century when she edged Wong to wicketkeeper Amy Jones for 83. Harmanpreet was dismissed just before tea after Villiers bowled her with a well-flighted off-break. India reached tea at 202/5 and looked to push their total beyond 250 on a pitch offering some help to the spinners. Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana added 45 runs for the seventh wicket to take India past the 250-run mark. However, England's bowlers regained control in the final session, triggering a collapse that saw the visitors finish on 285. With inputs from agencies

Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma scored timely fifties, but England's bowlers struck at regular intervals to bowl India out for 285 on Day 1 of the one-off Test.

IND-W vs ENG-W One-off Test, Day 1: Mandhana shines as India reach 285; England 21/1 at stumps

Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the record books during the opening T20I between India and South Africa in Durban on Friday, becoming the leading run-scorer in T20 internationals among all Indian players, across both men’s and women’s cricket. She achieved the milestone with a single off just the second delivery she faced. Heading into the match, Mandhana was level with Rohit Sharma on 4,231 runs, a record he held before retiring after the 2024 men’s T20 World Cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mandhana went on to score 13 runs from 14 balls, taking her overall tally to 4,244 runs in 155 innings, at a strike rate of 124.38.&nbsp;In the broader context of women’s T20Is, Mandhana now ranks second on the all-time run-scorers list, just behind Suzie Bates, who has accumulated 4,717 runs in 175 innings.<h2>Highest run-getters in Women’s T20Is</h2><ul><li>Suzie Bates (New Zealand) - 4,717 runs in 181 matches</li><li>Smriti Mandhana (India) - 4,244 runs in 161 matches</li><li>Harmanpreet Kaur (India) - 3,869 runs in 191 matches</li></ul>On the men’s side, Babar Azam leads the charts with 4,596 runs from 136 innings, followed by Rohit Sharma (4231 runs in 151 innings) and Virat Kohli (4,188 runs in 117 innings).&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sunrisers-hyderabad-sign-gerald-coetzee-as-a-replacement-for-injured-david-payne-1776488870696"> IPL 2026: SRH sign Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for injured David Payne</a><h2>India start series with loss, trail 0-1</h2>Despite the historic moment, India fell short in the match, losing by six wickets after being asked to bat first at Kingsmead. Openers Shafali Verma and Mandhana provided a steady start with a 46-run stand, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47 off 33 balls, helping India post 157/7.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-didn-t-cameron-green-bowl-for-kkr-vs-gt-ajinkya-rahane-explains-1776490660355">IPL 2026 | Why didn’t Cameron Green bowl for KKR vs GT? Ajinkya Rahane explains</a>&nbsp;South Africa successfully chased the target, led by captain Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 51 off 39 deliveries and Annerie Dercksen, who remained not out on 44 from 34 balls.&nbsp;&nbsp;With this defeat, India now trails 0-1 in the five-match series and will aim to bounce back in the next game at the same venue on Sunday.

India opener Smriti Mandhana created a new milestone in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban.

Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the record books during the opening T20I between India and South Africa in Durban on Friday, becoming the leading run-scorer in T20 internationals among all Indian players, across both men’s and women’s cricket. She achieved the milestone with a single off just the second delivery she faced. Heading into the match, Mandhana was level with Rohit Sharma on 4,231 runs, a record he held before retiring after the 2024 men’s T20 World Cup. Mandhana went on to score 13 runs from 14 balls, taking her overall tally to 4,244 runs in 155 innings, at a strike rate of 124.38. In the broader context of women’s T20Is, Mandhana now ranks second on the all-time run-scorers list, just behind Suzie Bates, who has accumulated 4,717 runs in 175 innings. Highest run-getters in Women’s T20Is Suzie Bates (New Zealand) - 4,717 runs in 181 matches Smriti Mandhana (India) - 4,244 runs in 161 matches Harmanpreet Kaur (India) - 3,869 runs in 191 matches On the men’s side, Babar Azam leads the charts with 4,596 runs from 136 innings, followed by Rohit Sharma (4231 runs in 151 innings) and Virat Kohli (4,188 runs in 117 innings). Also Read - IPL 2026: SRH sign Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for injured David Payne India start series with loss, trail 0-1 Despite the historic moment, India fell short in the match, losing by six wickets after being asked to bat first at Kingsmead. Openers Shafali Verma and Mandhana provided a steady start with a 46-run stand, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47 off 33 balls, helping India post 157/7. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Why didn’t Cameron Green bowl for KKR vs GT? Ajinkya Rahane explains South Africa successfully chased the target, led by captain Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 51 off 39 deliveries and Annerie Dercksen, who remained not out on 44 from 34 balls. With this defeat, India now trails 0-1 in the five-match series and will aim to bounce back in the next game at the same venue on Sunday.

India opener Smriti Mandhana created a new milestone in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban.

Smriti Mandhana scripts history, surpasses Rohit Sharma to become India's top T20I scorer

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has climbed to seventh place in the latest women’s ODI batting rankings announced on Tuesday (Mar 17) and her teammate and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana continues to stay at number one. Harmanpreet moved up after New Zealand’s Sophie Devine dropped two spots to ninth, while middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues remains unchanged at 12th position. New Zealand batter Maddy Green improved her ranking after scoring 94 runs in the final match of the ICC Women’s Championship series against Zimbabwe and her quick 73-ball innings in Dunedin helped her team win by 200 runs and complete a 3-0 series sweep. This performance moved her up five places to 17th among batters.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/afg-speedster-naveen-ul-haq-compares-pakistan-with-israel-after-kabul-airstrike-that-killed-over-400-1773746255741">AFG speedster Naveen-ul-Haq compares Pakistan with Israel after Kabul airstrike that killed over 400</a>&nbsp;All-rounder Amelia Kerr also made progress and moved from 21st to joint-19th in the rankings. In the final ODI, she scored 80 runs and took five wickets for 22 runs, earning the Player of the Match award.&nbsp;&nbsp;Isabelle Gaze (up three places to 61st) is another New Zealander moving up the batting rankings, while seam bowlers Rosemary Mair (up seven places to 58th) and Bree Illing (up five places to 79th) made progress in the bowling rankings.&nbsp;In T20 Internationals batting rankings, Kerr reached her best-ever rating of 694 points (eight) after scoring 78 runs off 44 balls against South Africa in Mount Maunganui. She also kept her eighth place in the bowling rankings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/is-ms-dhoni-role-in-csk-unjustified-ab-de-villiers-sparks-debate-as-pujara-backs-thala-to-turn-games-around-in-ipl-2026-news-chennai-super-kings-1773752490757">Is Dhoni’s CSK role ‘unjustified’? ABD sparks debate as Pujara backs 'Thala' to turn games around in IPL 2026</a>&nbsp;In the bowling rankings, Jess Kerr’s figures of two for 13 helped her climb 11 places to 23rd, while Sophie Devine’s career-best four for 12 advanced her from 104th to 79th position.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The Indian captain gained a spot in the batter rankings after New Zealand’s Sophie Devine slipped two places to ninth.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has climbed to seventh place in the latest women’s ODI batting rankings announced on Tuesday (Mar 17) and her teammate and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana continues to stay at number one. Harmanpreet moved up after New Zealand’s Sophie Devine dropped two spots to ninth, while middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues remains unchanged at 12th position. New Zealand batter Maddy Green improved her ranking after scoring 94 runs in the final match of the ICC Women’s Championship series against Zimbabwe and her quick 73-ball innings in Dunedin helped her team win by 200 runs and complete a 3-0 series sweep. This performance moved her up five places to 17th among batters. Also Read - AFG speedster Naveen-ul-Haq compares Pakistan with Israel after Kabul airstrike that killed over 400 All-rounder Amelia Kerr also made progress and moved from 21st to joint-19th in the rankings. In the final ODI, she scored 80 runs and took five wickets for 22 runs, earning the Player of the Match award. Isabelle Gaze (up three places to 61st) is another New Zealander moving up the batting rankings, while seam bowlers Rosemary Mair (up seven places to 58th) and Bree Illing (up five places to 79th) made progress in the bowling rankings. In T20 Internationals batting rankings, Kerr reached her best-ever rating of 694 points (eight) after scoring 78 runs off 44 balls against South Africa in Mount Maunganui. She also kept her eighth place in the bowling rankings. Also Read - Is Dhoni’s CSK role ‘unjustified’? ABD sparks debate as Pujara backs 'Thala' to turn games around in IPL 2026 In the bowling rankings, Jess Kerr’s figures of two for 13 helped her climb 11 places to 23rd, while Sophie Devine’s career-best four for 12 advanced her from 104th to 79th position. With inputs from agencies

The Indian captain gained a spot in the batter rankings after New Zealand’s Sophie Devine slipped two places to ninth.

ICC Women’s ODI Rankings: Harmanpreet climbs to seventh, Mandhana stays at top

India opener Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday (Mar 3) climbed to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings following her strong performances in the recent three-match series against Australia. She now has 790 rating points, moving ahead of Laura Wolvaardt, who sits on 782. Wolvaardt will have an opportunity to reclaim the top spot when South Africa face New Zealand in March and April. Australia's Alyssa Healy is placed fourth with 744 points after scoring a century in her last One Day International. She is positioned between Beth Mooney (749 points) and Ashleigh Gardner (724 points).&nbsp;India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is ninth in the list, while Jemimah Rodrigues is in the 12th place. In the ODI bowling rankings, Australia’s Alana King has claimed the no. 1 spot with 775 rating points, ending England’s Sophie Ecclestone’s nearly four-year reign at the top.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-next-generation-is-going-to-be-glenn-mcgrath-on-australia-s-biggest-challenge-t20-world-cup-2026-1772529070972">'Next generation is going to be…': Glenn McGrath on Australia’s biggest challenge</a>&nbsp;King took seven wickets in the series against India, including four for 33 in the third ODI, helping her team win by 185 runs. This is her first time as the top-ranked bowler and it is also her highest rating so far. Other Australian bowlers in the top eight include Gardner (third), Annabel Sutherland (fifth), Megan Schutt (seventh) and Kim Garth (eighth). Deepti Sharma is the only Indian bowler in the top 10, placed at 10th.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-hundred-from-shaheen-to-usman-tariq-meet-pakistan-players-in-auction-amid-uncertainty-over-being-picked-by-ipl-linked-teams-1772508406449">The Hundred: Meet Pak players in auction amid uncertainty over participation</a>&nbsp;In the ODI all-rounder rankings, Australia's Ashleigh Gardner ranks no. 1 with 516 points, well ahead of West Indies' Hayley Matthews, who is second with 418 points. Deepti Sharma is also in the top 10 all-rounders list, at fifth place.

In the ODI bowling rankings, Australia’s Alana King has claimed the no. 1 spot with 775 rating points, ending England’s Sophie Ecclestone’s nearly four-year reign at the top.

India opener Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday (Mar 3) climbed to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings following her strong performances in the recent three-match series against Australia. She now has 790 rating points, moving ahead of Laura Wolvaardt, who sits on 782. Wolvaardt will have an opportunity to reclaim the top spot when South Africa face New Zealand in March and April. Australia's Alyssa Healy is placed fourth with 744 points after scoring a century in her last One Day International. She is positioned between Beth Mooney (749 points) and Ashleigh Gardner (724 points). India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is ninth in the list, while Jemimah Rodrigues is in the 12th place. In the ODI bowling rankings, Australia’s Alana King has claimed the no. 1 spot with 775 rating points, ending England’s Sophie Ecclestone’s nearly four-year reign at the top. Also Read - 'Next generation is going to be…': Glenn McGrath on Australia’s biggest challenge King took seven wickets in the series against India, including four for 33 in the third ODI, helping her team win by 185 runs. This is her first time as the top-ranked bowler and it is also her highest rating so far. Other Australian bowlers in the top eight include Gardner (third), Annabel Sutherland (fifth), Megan Schutt (seventh) and Kim Garth (eighth). Deepti Sharma is the only Indian bowler in the top 10, placed at 10th. Also Read - The Hundred: Meet Pak players in auction amid uncertainty over participation In the ODI all-rounder rankings, Australia's Ashleigh Gardner ranks no. 1 with 516 points, well ahead of West Indies' Hayley Matthews, who is second with 418 points. Deepti Sharma is also in the top 10 all-rounders list, at fifth place.

In the ODI bowling rankings, Australia’s Alana King has claimed the no. 1 spot with 775 rating points, ending England’s Sophie Ecclestone’s nearly four-year reign at the top.

ICC Women's ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana replaces Laura Wolvaardt to claim no. 1 batter spot

India's women’s team on Saturday (Feb 21) ended Australia’s unbeaten run at home as they won the third T20I in Adelaide. Playing at the Adelaide Oval and led by the impressive batting show from Smriti Mandhana, India edged Australia by 17 runs to win the T20I and thereby pocketed the series 2-1. The attention now turns to the ODI series, where India will be the dominant force, having won the World Cup in November on home soil.<h2>Mandhana shines for India</h2>Mandhana was awarded the Player of the Match for her match-defining innings of 82 runs off 55 balls. On the other hand, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil's 3-fers helped restrict Australia to a score of 159. Australian openers Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney gave a quick start to their side, smashing Renuka Singh for 18 runs in the first over. Despite a great start in the first over, Australia crumbled in the following overs. In the second over, Patil dismissed Voll for 10 off five balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney was caught out by Charani in the next over off Renuka at deep square leg. The Aussies lost their third wicket in the form of Ellyse Perry, who was playing her 350th international match for Australia, in the fourth over of Patil, reducing the hosts to 32/3 in 3.3 overs. Ashleigh Gardner was the only batter who stood out from the Australian side with 57 runs off 45 balls. However, she was dismissed on the last ball of the 16th over, bowled by Arundhati Reddy, as Australia slumped to 128/6 in 15.5 overs. Grace Harris, Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland could not contribute much either as Australia ended their innings at 159/9, falling short by 17 runs.<h2>What happened in Indian innings?</h2>Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat first. Mandhana and Shafali opened the innings for the Women in Blue as the Aussie pacer Darcie Brown faced difficulty in finding her rhythm in the opening over, bowling four wides and was smashed for a boundary by Smriti Mandhana with a cover drive. India were off to a decent start as they found themselves at 14/0 in two overs. However, they lost their first wicket in the form of Shafali with India 19/1 in 2.4 overs.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a> Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues made good use of the powerplay and took the team total to 54/1 after the first six overs. In the last over of the power play, Sophie Molineux went for 14 runs. The duo kept the run rate up after the power play ended with India in a commanding position after 10 overs at a score of 86/1. Mandhana brought up her fifty in 38 balls with a six to Brown in the 12th over. In the 15th over, Jemimah was dropped by Phoebe Litchfield at extra cover, though she made a diving effort. At the end of the 15th over, India were at 127-1. Mandhana's innings came to an end after she had hit a six on the first ball of the 16th over by Annabel Sutherland. Mandhana scored 82 runs in 55 balls.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a> The opener looked exceptional throughout the innings, finding boundaries in almost every over. Despite a slow start, she ended her innings with a strike rate of 149.09, which included eight fours and three sixes. Richa Ghosh continued the momentum after Mandhana's dismissal. Jemimah reached her half-century in 41 balls. Ghosh played a quick cameo of 18 runs in seven balls before getting sent back to the pavillion in the 19th over, bowled by Molineux. In the last over, bowled by Sutherland, India lost three wickets in the form of Jemimah (59), Amanjot Kaur (1) and Deepti Sharma (1) as the team ended the innings with a score of 176/6.

Playing at the Adelaide Oval and led by the impressive batting show from Smriti Mandhana, India edged Australia by 17 runs to win the T20I and thereby pocketed the series 2-1.

India's women’s team on Saturday (Feb 21) ended Australia’s unbeaten run at home as they won the third T20I in Adelaide. Playing at the Adelaide Oval and led by the impressive batting show from Smriti Mandhana, India edged Australia by 17 runs to win the T20I and thereby pocketed the series 2-1. The attention now turns to the ODI series, where India will be the dominant force, having won the World Cup in November on home soil. Mandhana shines for India Mandhana was awarded the Player of the Match for her match-defining innings of 82 runs off 55 balls. On the other hand, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil's 3-fers helped restrict Australia to a score of 159. Australian openers Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney gave a quick start to their side, smashing Renuka Singh for 18 runs in the first over. Despite a great start in the first over, Australia crumbled in the following overs. In the second over, Patil dismissed Voll for 10 off five balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney was caught out by Charani in the next over off Renuka at deep square leg. The Aussies lost their third wicket in the form of Ellyse Perry, who was playing her 350th international match for Australia, in the fourth over of Patil, reducing the hosts to 32/3 in 3.3 overs. Ashleigh Gardner was the only batter who stood out from the Australian side with 57 runs off 45 balls. However, she was dismissed on the last ball of the 16th over, bowled by Arundhati Reddy, as Australia slumped to 128/6 in 15.5 overs. Grace Harris, Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland could not contribute much either as Australia ended their innings at 159/9, falling short by 17 runs. What happened in Indian innings? Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat first. Mandhana and Shafali opened the innings for the Women in Blue as the Aussie pacer Darcie Brown faced difficulty in finding her rhythm in the opening over, bowling four wides and was smashed for a boundary by Smriti Mandhana with a cover drive. India were off to a decent start as they found themselves at 14/0 in two overs. However, they lost their first wicket in the form of Shafali with India 19/1 in 2.4 overs. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues made good use of the powerplay and took the team total to 54/1 after the first six overs. In the last over of the power play, Sophie Molineux went for 14 runs. The duo kept the run rate up after the power play ended with India in a commanding position after 10 overs at a score of 86/1. Mandhana brought up her fifty in 38 balls with a six to Brown in the 12th over. In the 15th over, Jemimah was dropped by Phoebe Litchfield at extra cover, though she made a diving effort. At the end of the 15th over, India were at 127-1. Mandhana's innings came to an end after she had hit a six on the first ball of the 16th over by Annabel Sutherland. Mandhana scored 82 runs in 55 balls. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The opener looked exceptional throughout the innings, finding boundaries in almost every over. Despite a slow start, she ended her innings with a strike rate of 149.09, which included eight fours and three sixes. Richa Ghosh continued the momentum after Mandhana's dismissal. Jemimah reached her half-century in 41 balls. Ghosh played a quick cameo of 18 runs in seven balls before getting sent back to the pavillion in the 19th over, bowled by Molineux. In the last over, bowled by Sutherland, India lost three wickets in the form of Jemimah (59), Amanjot Kaur (1) and Deepti Sharma (1) as the team ended the innings with a score of 176/6.

Playing at the Adelaide Oval and led by the impressive batting show from Smriti Mandhana, India edged Australia by 17 runs to win the T20I and thereby pocketed the series 2-1.

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From Smriti Mandhana to Nat Sciver-Brunt, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in Women's Premier League. This list also includes Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma

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From Harmanpreet Kaur to Lizelle Lee, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in Women's Premier League 2026. This list also includes Smriti Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Laura Wolvaardt

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Meet top 5 batters with most runs in Women's Premier League 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at the top of their game on Friday (Feb 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, having beaten Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the summit clash. The defeat was also DC’s fourth consecutive in the WPL, meaning they are in the record books for all the wrong reasons. While there was a moment of controversy in the end with bails falling while the winning four was scored.<h2>RCB lift second WPL title</h2>Tasked to chase 204 runs to win the final, DC scored a record total in the final. However, it was the brilliant batting display that saw RCB through to the final. Smriti Mandhana (87 off 41) and Georgia Voll (79 off 54) saw RCB through as the pair stitched a stand of 165 runs from 92 balls. The pair single-handedly saw RCB through, having lost Grace Harris (9) on the first ball of the second over of their chase.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Despite a great batting show in the middle, the match needed a final over finish with Radha Yadav (unbeaten 12) and Nadine de Klerk (unbeaten 7) seeing RCB through. Towards the end of the chase, both Mandhana and Voll were dismissed, which saw RCB concerned. However, RCB made sure that they got over the line and won their second WPL title.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Earlier, batting first, Delhi Capitals had all its batters in fine form as they scored 203/4 in their 20 overs. Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues was the top scorer with 57 off 37, while all batters contributed to the team’s cause as they set a record total for RCB to win the final. Lizelle Lee (37 off 30), Chinelle Henry (35 off 15), Laura Wolvaardt (44 off 25) and Shafali Verma (20 off 13) were all in brilliant form as they helped the team register a total above 200.&nbsp;There was not much the bowlers could do as Sayali Satghare, Arundhati Reddy and Nadine de Klerk all ended with a wicket each for RCB.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at the top of their game on Friday (Feb 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, having beaten Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the summit clash.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at the top of their game on Friday (Feb 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, having beaten Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the summit clash. The defeat was also DC’s fourth consecutive in the WPL, meaning they are in the record books for all the wrong reasons. While there was a moment of controversy in the end with bails falling while the winning four was scored. RCB lift second WPL title Tasked to chase 204 runs to win the final, DC scored a record total in the final. However, it was the brilliant batting display that saw RCB through to the final. Smriti Mandhana (87 off 41) and Georgia Voll (79 off 54) saw RCB through as the pair stitched a stand of 165 runs from 92 balls. The pair single-handedly saw RCB through, having lost Grace Harris (9) on the first ball of the second over of their chase. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Despite a great batting show in the middle, the match needed a final over finish with Radha Yadav (unbeaten 12) and Nadine de Klerk (unbeaten 7) seeing RCB through. Towards the end of the chase, both Mandhana and Voll were dismissed, which saw RCB concerned. However, RCB made sure that they got over the line and won their second WPL title. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Earlier, batting first, Delhi Capitals had all its batters in fine form as they scored 203/4 in their 20 overs. Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues was the top scorer with 57 off 37, while all batters contributed to the team’s cause as they set a record total for RCB to win the final. Lizelle Lee (37 off 30), Chinelle Henry (35 off 15), Laura Wolvaardt (44 off 25) and Shafali Verma (20 off 13) were all in brilliant form as they helped the team register a total above 200. There was not much the bowlers could do as Sayali Satghare, Arundhati Reddy and Nadine de Klerk all ended with a wicket each for RCB.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at the top of their game on Friday (Feb 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, having beaten Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the summit clash.

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Star Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and her love life with musician Palash Muchhal became the talk of the entire country last year when she allegedly called off their wedding after allegedly finding out that the singer had cheated on her.&nbsp;Months later, Mandhana’s childhood friend Vidnyan Mane has shockingly claimed that the singer was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Apart from the wedding and cheating saga, Mane has also accused Muchhal of cheating him out of over ₹40 lakh.<h2>Smriti Mandhana’s friend on her wedding with Palash Muchhal: ‘Palash Muchhal caught red-handed’</h2>Months after the wedding was suddenly called off, actor and producer Vidnyan Mane has confirmed that Muchhal allegedly cheated on the cricketer.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-palaash-muchhal-cheat-on-smriti-mandhana-his-flirty-chats-goes-viral-after-wedding-postponed-1764068851631">Did Palaash Muchhal cheat on Smriti Mandhana? His 'flirty chats' go viral</a>&nbsp;Speaking to HT City, Mane, 34, shared that he was in the wedding venue when shocking things unfolded, and he was caught with another woman in bed.&nbsp;He shockingly revealed that the singer was beaten up by Mandhana's family.&nbsp;Recalling the terrible scene, he shared, “I was at the wedding celebrations (November, 23, 2025) when he was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Bhayanak scene tha, he was beaten up by the Indian female cricketers.''<h2>Muchhal cheated Mane for over Rs 40 lakhs</h2>Mane, who claims to be Smriti’s childhood friend and says he knew Palash only through the Mandhana family, also shared how he was allegedly duped after being persuaded to invest in a film.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-box-office-collection-day-1-sunny-deol-s-war-drama-opens-with-this-much-in-india-1769224115484">Border 2 BO collection Day 1: Sunny Deol's film opens with THIS much in India</a>&nbsp;‘’When I met his mother (Amita Muchhal) last month, she said the budget to release the movie has now increased to ₹1.5 crore. They asked me to invest another ₹10 lakh or I wouldn’t get any money back. They started blackmailing me and threatened to throw me out of the film, thus I was forced to file a complaint,'' he said.&nbsp;After the wedding was called off, Mane claimed that the family blocked him from everywhere and that the movie he invested in has still not materialised.&nbsp;He further added that he received threats from the family, warning him that he would not be part of the film.&nbsp;He also shared that he has proof against the Muchhal family. “I have saved all proofs including my chats and phone conversations that I’m willing to share with the police and the media.”&nbsp;<h2>Muchhal responds to the claims, stating that they are entirely baseless and factually incorrect.</h2>Soon after Mane’s interview brought the cheating saga back into the limelight, Muchhal shared a statement on his Instagram stories, saying,'' claims against me are entirely baseless and factually incorrect.''

Screenshot of Palash Muchhal

"In light of the allegations made by Sangli-based Vidnyan Mane on social media, I wish to state that these claims against me are entirely baseless and factually incorrect. They have been made with malicious intent to tarnish my reputation, and they will not go unchallenged. My lawyer, Shreyansh Mithare, is exploring all legal avenues, and this matter will be dealt with strictly through the appropriate legal channels,” he wrote.&nbsp;

Indian women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal were set to marry on 23 November in Sangli, Maharashtra. Unfortunately, the wedding was called off. 

Star Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and her love life with musician Palash Muchhal became the talk of the entire country last year when she allegedly called off their wedding after allegedly finding out that the singer had cheated on her. Months later, Mandhana’s childhood friend Vidnyan Mane has shockingly claimed that the singer was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Apart from the wedding and cheating saga, Mane has also accused Muchhal of cheating him out of over ₹40 lakh. Smriti Mandhana’s friend on her wedding with Palash Muchhal: ‘Palash Muchhal caught red-handed’ Months after the wedding was suddenly called off, actor and producer Vidnyan Mane has confirmed that Muchhal allegedly cheated on the cricketer. Also read: Did Palaash Muchhal cheat on Smriti Mandhana? His 'flirty chats' go viral Speaking to HT City, Mane, 34, shared that he was in the wedding venue when shocking things unfolded, and he was caught with another woman in bed. He shockingly revealed that the singer was beaten up by Mandhana's family. Recalling the terrible scene, he shared, “I was at the wedding celebrations (November, 23, 2025) when he was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Bhayanak scene tha, he was beaten up by the Indian female cricketers.'' Muchhal cheated Mane for over Rs 40 lakhs Mane, who claims to be Smriti’s childhood friend and says he knew Palash only through the Mandhana family, also shared how he was allegedly duped after being persuaded to invest in a film. Also read: Border 2 BO collection Day 1: Sunny Deol's film opens with THIS much in India ‘’When I met his mother (Amita Muchhal) last month, she said the budget to release the movie has now increased to ₹1.5 crore. They asked me to invest another ₹10 lakh or I wouldn’t get any money back. They started blackmailing me and threatened to throw me out of the film, thus I was forced to file a complaint,'' he said. After the wedding was called off, Mane claimed that the family blocked him from everywhere and that the movie he invested in has still not materialised. He further added that he received threats from the family, warning him that he would not be part of the film. He also shared that he has proof against the Muchhal family. “I have saved all proofs including my chats and phone conversations that I’m willing to share with the police and the media.” Muchhal responds to the claims, stating that they are entirely baseless and factually incorrect. Soon after Mane’s interview brought the cheating saga back into the limelight, Muchhal shared a statement on his Instagram stories, saying,'' claims against me are entirely baseless and factually incorrect.''

Indian women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal were set to marry on 23 November in Sangli, Maharashtra. Unfortunately, the wedding was called off.&nbsp;

Palash was caught with another woman, was beaten up by Smriti Mandhana's family: Cricketers' friend

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women stayed unbeaten in WPL 2026 with an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 17). Smriti Mandhana starred with a fine 96 off 61 balls as RCB chased 167 with ten balls to spare. Earlier, their bowlers reduced Delhi to 10 for 4 in two overs. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare struck early and put Delhi under pressure. Shafali Verma fought back with 62 and debutant Lucy Hamilton made 36 to take Delhi to 166. Mandhana and Georgia Voll then added 142 runs and made the chase easy, giving RCB their fourth straight win.<h3>Everyone executed the plans well: Smriti Mandhana</h3>Player of the Match and RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana praised her bowlers after the game. “It was amazing to see everyone bowling well, especially in the first three overs. Sayali and Bell did what they do best,” Smriti said at the presentation.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-remain-unbeaten-with-dominant-win-over-delhi-capitals-in-wpl-2026-1768671395078">RCB remain unbeaten with dominant win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026</a>&nbsp;On stopping Shafali Verma, she added, “We wanted to get her off strike and the bowlers did that well.”Talking about her batting, Mandhana said, “Chasing is easier because you know the target. When we lost Grace, I knew which bowlers to attack and which ones to defend. It worked.”<h3>We will come back stronger: Jemimah Rodrigues</h3>Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues found positives despite the defeat. On Mandhana missing her century, she said, “I just wanted her wicket. She was batting very well and it was a great catch by Lucy.” Speaking about Delhi’s recovery from a poor start, Jemimah said, “From 10 for 4, the way Shafali batted was brilliant. Lucy on debut was calm and took us to a fighting score.” She also reflected on her bowling decisions. “Maybe I could have brought Kapp earlier. These things happen. We need to work on our bowling and come back stronger. We have nothing to lose now, so we will go all out,” she said.&nbsp;

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 guided RCB to an eight-wicket win over Delhi in WPL 2026. Strong early bowling and a big partnership with Georgia Voll kept Bengaluru unbeaten this season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women stayed unbeaten in WPL 2026 with an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 17). Smriti Mandhana starred with a fine 96 off 61 balls as RCB chased 167 with ten balls to spare. Earlier, their bowlers reduced Delhi to 10 for 4 in two overs. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare struck early and put Delhi under pressure. Shafali Verma fought back with 62 and debutant Lucy Hamilton made 36 to take Delhi to 166. Mandhana and Georgia Voll then added 142 runs and made the chase easy, giving RCB their fourth straight win. Everyone executed the plans well: Smriti Mandhana Player of the Match and RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana praised her bowlers after the game. “It was amazing to see everyone bowling well, especially in the first three overs. Sayali and Bell did what they do best,” Smriti said at the presentation. Also read | RCB remain unbeaten with dominant win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026 On stopping Shafali Verma, she added, “We wanted to get her off strike and the bowlers did that well.” Talking about her batting, Mandhana said, “Chasing is easier because you know the target. When we lost Grace, I knew which bowlers to attack and which ones to defend. It worked.” We will come back stronger: Jemimah Rodrigues Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues found positives despite the defeat. On Mandhana missing her century, she said, “I just wanted her wicket. She was batting very well and it was a great catch by Lucy.” Speaking about Delhi’s recovery from a poor start, Jemimah said, “From 10 for 4, the way Shafali batted was brilliant. Lucy on debut was calm and took us to a fighting score.” She also reflected on her bowling decisions. “Maybe I could have brought Kapp earlier. These things happen. We need to work on our bowling and come back stronger. We have nothing to lose now, so we will go all out,” she said.

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 guided RCB to an eight-wicket win over Delhi in WPL 2026. Strong early bowling and a big partnership with Georgia Voll kept Bengaluru unbeaten this season.

WPL 2026, RCB-W vs DC-W: Here's how both captains reacted after the game

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) continued their perfect run in WPL 2026 with a dominant eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Navi Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 17). Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a brilliant 96, missing her century by just four runs, as RCB chased down 167 with ease and 10 balls to spare. After a strong bowling effort that restricted Delhi to a manageable total of 166, Mandhana made the chase look simple with her calm and classy batting. Along with Georgia Voll, she stitched a match-winning partnership of 142 runs that never allowed Delhi to come back into the game, helping RCB register their fourth straight victory of the season.&nbsp;The platform for the win was set early by RCB’s new-ball bowlers, who ripped through the Delhi top order dramatically. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare struck inside the first two overs to leave DC reeling at 10 for 4, putting the pressure firmly on the batting side. Bell was sharp and clever with her lengths, while Satghare made the most of the movement on offer to pick up crucial wickets.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-5-batters-with-most-test-runs-in-january-2026-1768647396405">Meet 5 batters with most Test runs in January 2026</a>&nbsp;With wickets falling at the other end, Shafali Verma stood tall and showed why she remains Delhi’s biggest hope. After a cautious start, she shifted gears quickly, finding boundaries with authority and clearing the ropes with confidence. Her 62 off 41 balls was a fighting effort that kept DC in the contest. Debutant Lucy Hamilton added valuable runs lower down the order with a brisk 36, ensuring Delhi crossed the 160-run mark despite the early collapse.&nbsp;However, the total was never going to be enough once Mandhana settled in. She began with elegance rather than power, placing the ball beautifully through gaps and rotating the strike with ease. As the chase progressed, her confidence grew, and she started mixing placement with aggression. Georgia Voll complemented her perfectly, playing the anchor role and punishing loose deliveries to keep the required rate under control.&nbsp;Their 142-run stand was not just match-defining but also one of the finest partnerships of the season so far, reflecting RCB’s growing confidence as a unit. Mandhana’s dismissal on 96 was the only minor disappointment on an otherwise flawless night for the Bengaluru side. Voll carried on to complete her half-century and finished the game in style.&nbsp;With four wins from four matches, RCB-W ended the Navi Mumbai leg unbeaten and firmly established themselves as title contenders.&nbsp;

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 powered RCB to an easy eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026, as Bengaluru stayed unbeaten and swept the Navi Mumbai leg with another confident chase.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) continued their perfect run in WPL 2026 with a dominant eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Navi Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 17). Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a brilliant 96, missing her century by just four runs, as RCB chased down 167 with ease and 10 balls to spare. After a strong bowling effort that restricted Delhi to a manageable total of 166, Mandhana made the chase look simple with her calm and classy batting. Along with Georgia Voll, she stitched a match-winning partnership of 142 runs that never allowed Delhi to come back into the game, helping RCB register their fourth straight victory of the season. The platform for the win was set early by RCB’s new-ball bowlers, who ripped through the Delhi top order dramatically. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare struck inside the first two overs to leave DC reeling at 10 for 4, putting the pressure firmly on the batting side. Bell was sharp and clever with her lengths, while Satghare made the most of the movement on offer to pick up crucial wickets. Also read | Meet 5 batters with most Test runs in January 2026 With wickets falling at the other end, Shafali Verma stood tall and showed why she remains Delhi’s biggest hope. After a cautious start, she shifted gears quickly, finding boundaries with authority and clearing the ropes with confidence. Her 62 off 41 balls was a fighting effort that kept DC in the contest. Debutant Lucy Hamilton added valuable runs lower down the order with a brisk 36, ensuring Delhi crossed the 160-run mark despite the early collapse. However, the total was never going to be enough once Mandhana settled in. She began with elegance rather than power, placing the ball beautifully through gaps and rotating the strike with ease. As the chase progressed, her confidence grew, and she started mixing placement with aggression. Georgia Voll complemented her perfectly, playing the anchor role and punishing loose deliveries to keep the required rate under control. Their 142-run stand was not just match-defining but also one of the finest partnerships of the season so far, reflecting RCB’s growing confidence as a unit. Mandhana’s dismissal on 96 was the only minor disappointment on an otherwise flawless night for the Bengaluru side. Voll carried on to complete her half-century and finished the game in style. With four wins from four matches, RCB-W ended the Navi Mumbai leg unbeaten and firmly established themselves as title contenders.

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 powered RCB to an easy eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026, as Bengaluru stayed unbeaten and swept the Navi Mumbai leg with another confident chase.

RCB remain unbeaten with dominant win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026

India’s star batter Smriti Mandhana is set to return to The Hundred in 2026 after being signed by Manchester Super Giants. The left-handed opener did not play in the last season but will now feature in a star-studded squad that includes Australia’s Meg Lanning and England spinner Sophie Ecclestone. Mandhana has joined the Super Giants through a direct signing, brings valuable experience and class to the team and boosting their batting strength at the top.&nbsp; Since the tournament began, Mandhana has been one of its most consistent performers. While playing for Southern Brave, she became the first woman to score more than 500 runs in The Hundred. Her performances across seasons have made her one of the competition’s top and most valuable batters.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-maybe-one-day-i-will-try-a-marathon-seven-time-olympic-medalist-andre-de-grasse-1768503624874">'Maybe one day I will try a marathon': 7-time Olympic medalist Andre De Grasse</a>&nbsp;In the 2023 season, she scored two half-centuries in a row, including an unbeaten 70 from 42 balls, hitting 11 boundaries and she also ended the season among the highest run-getters. In 2022, she was Southern Brave’s leading scorer with 211 runs in eight matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;So far, six Indian players have taken part in The Hundred. Apart from Mandhana, the list includes India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, star all-rounder Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, aggressive wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2026-up-warriorz-stun-mumbai-indians-to-open-account-here-is-what-the-captains-said-harleen-deol-harmanpreet-kaur-meg-lanning-1768501338654">UP Warriorz stun Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026; here’s what the captains said</a>&nbsp;The Women’s Hundred 2026 will be played from July 21 to Aug 16, bringing top women’s franchise cricket to grounds across England and Wales.<h2>Mandhana in strong form</h2>Mandhana has also been in fine touch in the Women’s Premier League 2026 while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In RCB’s nine-wicket win over UP Warriorz, she remained unbeaten on 47 off 32 balls and helped to build a huge 137-run opening stand with Grace Harris (85).&nbsp;

Mandhana has joined the Super Giants through a direct signing, brings valuable experience and class to the team and boosting their batting strength at the top.

India’s star batter Smriti Mandhana is set to return to The Hundred in 2026 after being signed by Manchester Super Giants. The left-handed opener did not play in the last season but will now feature in a star-studded squad that includes Australia’s Meg Lanning and England spinner Sophie Ecclestone. Mandhana has joined the Super Giants through a direct signing, brings valuable experience and class to the team and boosting their batting strength at the top. Since the tournament began, Mandhana has been one of its most consistent performers. While playing for Southern Brave, she became the first woman to score more than 500 runs in The Hundred. Her performances across seasons have made her one of the competition’s top and most valuable batters. Also Read - 'Maybe one day I will try a marathon': 7-time Olympic medalist Andre De Grasse In the 2023 season, she scored two half-centuries in a row, including an unbeaten 70 from 42 balls, hitting 11 boundaries and she also ended the season among the highest run-getters. In 2022, she was Southern Brave’s leading scorer with 211 runs in eight matches. So far, six Indian players have taken part in The Hundred. Apart from Mandhana, the list includes India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, star all-rounder Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, aggressive wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues. Also Read - UP Warriorz stun Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026; here’s what the captains said The Women’s Hundred 2026 will be played from July 21 to Aug 16, bringing top women’s franchise cricket to grounds across England and Wales. Mandhana in strong form Mandhana has also been in fine touch in the Women’s Premier League 2026 while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In RCB’s nine-wicket win over UP Warriorz, she remained unbeaten on 47 off 32 balls and helped to build a huge 137-run opening stand with Grace Harris (85).

Mandhana has joined the Super Giants through a direct signing, brings valuable experience and class to the team and boosting their batting strength at the top.

Manchester Super Giants sign Smriti Mandhana for The Hundred

Highlights | WPL 2026, RCB-W vs UP-W: Grace Harris smashed 85 off 40 balls and shared a 137-run opening partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who remained unbeaten on 47, as RCB Women chased down the target of 144 with ease and defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets.


Highlights | WPL 2026, RCB-W vs UP-W: Grace Harris smashed 85 off 40 balls and shared a 137-run opening partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who remained unbeaten on 47, as RCB Women chased down the target of 144 with ease and defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets.

Highlights | WPL 2026, RCB-W vs UP-W: Harris, Mandhana power RCB to a nine-wicket win

A look at the top run-scorers in Womens ODIs in 2025, highlighting matches played, total runs, centuries and batting averages, as leading batters dominated the format with consistent performances throughout the year.


A look at the top run-scorers in Womens ODIs in 2025, highlighting matches played, total runs, centuries and batting averages, as leading batters dominated the format with consistent performances throughout the year. &nbsp;

From Smriti Mandhana to Jemimah Rodrigues: Meet the top 5 run-getters in WODIs in  2025

Smriti Mandhana reached the 10k runs milestone in women's cricket in 281 innings - fastest of rest of three players with 10k runs - Mithali Raj (291 innings), Charlotte Edwards (308 innings), and Suzie Bates (314 innings).

Smriti Mandhana reached the 10k runs milestone in women's cricket in 281 innings - fastest of rest of three players with 10k runs - Mithali Raj (291 innings), Charlotte Edwards (308 innings), and Suzie Bates (314 innings).

Fastest of all legends! Smriti Mandhana reaches 10k runs in record innings

India women extended their dominance in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka women with another commanding win on Sunday (Dec 28). Playing at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, India defeated Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma were the star performers for India as both scored respective fifties before missing out on a ton.<h2>India extend dominance</h2>Continuing from India's impressive batting, Sri Lanka were tasked with chasing 222 runs to win the match. They stayed in contention with a positive start as Hasini Perera (33) and Chamari Athapaththu (52) put together 59 runs for the opening wicket before the former was dismissed. Imesha Dulani (29) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (20) also contributed to the chase, but the visitors did not have enough to give India any headache before they were restricted to 191/6 in 20 overs.&nbsp;Arundhati Reddy and Vaishnavi Sharma both ended with two wickets each, while Shree Charani had one scalp.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>Shafali, Smriti run riot</h2>Making her 150th T20I appearance, Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. A decision that backfired for the visitors as the Indian opening pair put a stand of 162 runs for the opening wicket, Shafali Verma scoring 79 off 46, which included 12 fours and a six. On the other hand, Smriti was also in great nick of form as she scored 80 off 48 for the Women in Blue.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Later, Richa Ghosh (40 off 16) and Harmanpreet Kaur (16 off 10) helped India reach 200 in what was another run feast for the home side.&nbsp;The two teams will now meet in the final T20I on Tuesday, bringing down the curtains on 2025 at the same venue.

Playing at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, India defeated Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series. 

India women extended their dominance in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka women with another commanding win on Sunday (Dec 28). Playing at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, India defeated Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma were the star performers for India as both scored respective fifties before missing out on a ton. India extend dominance Continuing from India's impressive batting, Sri Lanka were tasked with chasing 222 runs to win the match. They stayed in contention with a positive start as Hasini Perera (33) and Chamari Athapaththu (52) put together 59 runs for the opening wicket before the former was dismissed. Imesha Dulani (29) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (20) also contributed to the chase, but the visitors did not have enough to give India any headache before they were restricted to 191/6 in 20 overs. Arundhati Reddy and Vaishnavi Sharma both ended with two wickets each, while Shree Charani had one scalp. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Shafali, Smriti run riot Making her 150th T20I appearance, Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. A decision that backfired for the visitors as the Indian opening pair put a stand of 162 runs for the opening wicket, Shafali Verma scoring 79 off 46, which included 12 fours and a six. On the other hand, Smriti was also in great nick of form as she scored 80 off 48 for the Women in Blue. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Later, Richa Ghosh (40 off 16) and Harmanpreet Kaur (16 off 10) helped India reach 200 in what was another run feast for the home side. The two teams will now meet in the final T20I on Tuesday, bringing down the curtains on 2025 at the same venue.

Playing at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, India defeated Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series.&nbsp;

IND-W vs SL-W: Smriti, Shafali impress as India extend dominance with win in Trivandrum, lead series 4-0

Smriti Mandhana joined an elite club of players on Sunday (Dec 28) as India hosted Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The 2025 Women’s World Cup winner was at her fluent best on Sunday, smashing 80 runs off 48 balls, thereby joining elite of players like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards. As a result of her knock India scored 221/2 in their 20 overs having batted first.&nbsp;<h2>Mandhana joins elite club</h2>In the fourth contest of the five-match series, the dashing Indian opener looked at her best with the bat and completed 10000 international runs. This saw her become the fourth player to score 10000 international runs. It took the Indian batter 280 matches to reach the feat, having smashed 629 runs in Tests, 5322 runs in ODIs and 4022 runs in T20Is. She is also one of the highest run scorers in the T20Is. Smirti’s innings consisted of 11 fours and 3 sixes as she was striking at 166 with the bat.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>Most international runs in Women’s Cricket</h2>10868 - Mithali Raj (IND)10652 - Suzie Bates (NZ)10273 - Charlotte Edwards (ENG)10000* - Smriti Mandhana (IND)9301 - Stafanie Taylor (WI)8352 - Meg Lanning (AUS)&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>Making her 150th T20I appearance, Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. A decision that backfired for the visitors as the Indian opening pair put a stand of 162 runs for the opening wicket, Shafali Verma scoring 79 off 46, which included 12 fours and a six. On the other hand, Smriti was also in great nick of form as she scored 80 off 48 for the Women in Blue.&nbsp;Later, Richa Ghosh (40 off 16) and Harmanpreet Kaur (16 off 10) helped India reach 200 in what was another run feast for the home side.

Smriti Mandhana was at her fluent best on Sunday, smashing 80 runs off 48 balls, thereby joining elite of players like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards. As a result of her knock India scored 221/2 in their 20 overs having batted first. 

Smriti Mandhana joined an elite club of players on Sunday (Dec 28) as India hosted Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The 2025 Women’s World Cup winner was at her fluent best on Sunday, smashing 80 runs off 48 balls, thereby joining elite of players like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards. As a result of her knock India scored 221/2 in their 20 overs having batted first. Mandhana joins elite club In the fourth contest of the five-match series, the dashing Indian opener looked at her best with the bat and completed 10000 international runs. This saw her become the fourth player to score 10000 international runs. It took the Indian batter 280 matches to reach the feat, having smashed 629 runs in Tests, 5322 runs in ODIs and 4022 runs in T20Is. She is also one of the highest run scorers in the T20Is. Smirti’s innings consisted of 11 fours and 3 sixes as she was striking at 166 with the bat. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Most international runs in Women’s Cricket 10868 - Mithali Raj (IND) 10652 - Suzie Bates (NZ) 10273 - Charlotte Edwards (ENG) 10000* - Smriti Mandhana (IND) 9301 - Stafanie Taylor (WI) 8352 - Meg Lanning (AUS) ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes What happened in the match? Making her 150th T20I appearance, Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. A decision that backfired for the visitors as the Indian opening pair put a stand of 162 runs for the opening wicket, Shafali Verma scoring 79 off 46, which included 12 fours and a six. On the other hand, Smriti was also in great nick of form as she scored 80 off 48 for the Women in Blue. Later, Richa Ghosh (40 off 16) and Harmanpreet Kaur (16 off 10) helped India reach 200 in what was another run feast for the home side.

Smriti Mandhana was at her fluent best on Sunday, smashing 80 runs off 48 balls, thereby joining elite of players like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards. As a result of her knock India scored 221/2 in their 20 overs having batted first.&nbsp;

IND-W vs SL-W: Smriti Mandhana joins elite club in fourth T20I, completes 10000 international runs

Suzie Bates (4,716) is the first batter to scored 4,000-plus runs in WT20Is with Smriti Mandhana (4,007) being the second batter. Other batters with most runs in WT20Is are Harry Kaur (3,669), Chamari Athapaththu (3,472), Sophie Devine (3,431).

Suzie Bates (4,716) is the first batter to scored 4,000-plus runs in WT20Is with Smriti Mandhana (4,007) being the second batter. Other batters with most runs in WT20Is are Harry Kaur (3,669), Chamari Athapaththu (3,472), and Sophie Devine (3,431).

Smriti Mandhana is now second batter to score 4,000-plus WT20I runs. Check who is first

Smriti Mandhana has always been one of the calmest and most composed faces in Indian cricket, but her latest appearance carried a different kind of honesty. Days after calling off her wedding, she stepped out in public and made it clear what matters most in her life. She said she doesn’t think she loves anything more than cricket, and that the game has always been the one thing that keeps her steady no matter what is happening around her.&nbsp;This was Mandhana’s first public event since she announced on December 7 that both families had mutually decided to call off the wedding with Palash Muchhal. She requested privacy in her post and said she wanted to close the chapter right there. A day later, her brother shared a picture of her back at training, which told its own story about how quickly she had switched focus.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-baseball-to-football-top-5-biggest-contracts-in-sports-1751381187974/1751381187975">From Baseball to Football: Top 5 biggest contracts in sports</a>&nbsp;Smriti attended the Amazon Smbhav Summit at Bharat Mandapam alongside India captain Harmanpreet Kaur. She was also named in India’s squad for the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting December 21 in Visakhapatnam, showing that her preparation for the next big assignment has already begun.&nbsp;Speaking at the event, Mandhana looked back at her journey from her debut in 2013 to becoming one of the pillars of India’s World Cup-winning side last month. She said wearing the Indian jersey still gives her the same fire and that it is the thought that pushes her through every difficult moment. She also spoke about how the dream of being a world champion stayed with her since childhood and how winning the trophy felt like the reward for years of effort, heartbreak and waiting.&nbsp;She recalled the emotions of the final and how the presence of legends Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami made the moment even more special. Mandhana said the team wanted to win it for them as much as for themselves.&nbsp;Looking back at the tournament, she said the World Cup taught her two simple lessons: every innings starts at zero, and you should never play for yourself. For her, those reminders shaped the team’s mindset and helped them stay grounded.

This was Mandhana’s first public event since she announced on December 7 that both families had mutually decided to call off the wedding with Palash Muchhal. She requested privacy in her post and said she wanted to close the chapter right there.

Smriti Mandhana has always been one of the calmest and most composed faces in Indian cricket, but her latest appearance carried a different kind of honesty. Days after calling off her wedding, she stepped out in public and made it clear what matters most in her life. She said she doesn’t think she loves anything more than cricket, and that the game has always been the one thing that keeps her steady no matter what is happening around her. This was Mandhana’s first public event since she announced on December 7 that both families had mutually decided to call off the wedding with Palash Muchhal. She requested privacy in her post and said she wanted to close the chapter right there. A day later, her brother shared a picture of her back at training, which told its own story about how quickly she had switched focus. Also read | From Baseball to Football: Top 5 biggest contracts in sports Smriti attended the Amazon Smbhav Summit at Bharat Mandapam alongside India captain Harmanpreet Kaur. She was also named in India’s squad for the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting December 21 in Visakhapatnam, showing that her preparation for the next big assignment has already begun. Speaking at the event, Mandhana looked back at her journey from her debut in 2013 to becoming one of the pillars of India’s World Cup-winning side last month. She said wearing the Indian jersey still gives her the same fire and that it is the thought that pushes her through every difficult moment. She also spoke about how the dream of being a world champion stayed with her since childhood and how winning the trophy felt like the reward for years of effort, heartbreak and waiting. She recalled the emotions of the final and how the presence of legends Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami made the moment even more special. Mandhana said the team wanted to win it for them as much as for themselves. Looking back at the tournament, she said the World Cup taught her two simple lessons: every innings starts at zero, and you should never play for yourself. For her, those reminders shaped the team’s mindset and helped them stay grounded.

This was Mandhana’s first public event since she announced on December 7 that both families had mutually decided to call off the wedding with Palash Muchhal. She requested privacy in her post and said she wanted to close the chapter right there.

I love..: Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana opens up after wedding call-off

After weeks of speculation, finally, musician Palash Muchhal has addressed the cheating allegations surrounding his cancelled wedding with Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Muchhal issued the statement after the cricketer confirmed that the wedding would not take place. Taking to his Instagram story, he opened up about the rumours and stated that he would take legal action against those spreading the defamatory claims.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/what-s-the-connection-between-dhurandhar-and-vicky-kaushal-s-uri-fans-theory-goes-viral-1765099874553">What's the connection between Dhurandhar and Vicky Kaushal’s Uri? Fans' theory goes viral</a><h2>Why was the wedding called off?</h2>&nbsp;The duo was all set to get married in Sangli on November 24, but earlier it was revealed that the ceremony had been postponed due to the hospitalisation of Mandhana’s father. Later, Muchhal was also admitted to a Mumbai hospital. However, what began as a health concern soon transformed into weeks of online speculation, and social media was flooded with unverified cheating allegations directed at the composer.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-cricketer-smriti-mandhana-calls-off-wedding-with-palash-muchhal-in-public-statement-1765096852373">Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding with Palash Muchhal in public statement</a><h2>Palash Muchhal issues a statement</h2>In his Instagram story, Muchhal said, "I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship. It’s been very difficult for me to see people react so easily to baseless rumours about something which has been most sacred to me. It’s the most difficult phase of my life and I will deal with it gracefully, holding on to my beliefs."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-box-office-how-much-did-ranveer-singh-starrer-earn-on-day-2-1765074790235">Dhurandhar box office: How much did Ranveer Singh starrer earn on day 2?</a>&nbsp;He further requests people not to believe in unverified gossip, "I truly hope we, as a society, learn to pause before judging someone based on unverified gossip whose sources are never identified. Our words can wound in ways we may never understand." The musician also called out those spreading misinformation, “My team will be taking strict legal action against those spreading false and defamatory content. Thank you to everyone who has stood by me with kindness in this tough time.”&nbsp;<h2>Smriti Mandhana confirms the wedding is off</h2>Earlier on Sunday, Smriti Mandhana also posted her statement on Instagram saying, "Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of speculation around my life and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person and I would like to keep it that way but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-2025-zubeen-garg-dharmendra-and-more-remembering-bollywood-celebs-we-lost-this-year-1765027467971">Zubeen Garg, Dharmendra and more- Remembering Bollywood celebs we lost this year</a>&nbsp;Urging for privacy, she added, "I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. I request you to please respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace.”&nbsp;It all began with the pre-wedding celebrations in Sangli, with several players from the Indian women’s cricket team attending the ceremony. However, it quickly turned into a medical emergency and then a sudden cancellation, leading to a lot of attention on social media.&nbsp;

After weeks of speculation, Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana have issued their statement regarding the cancellation of the wedding. The composer has also addressed the cheating allegations against him. 

After weeks of speculation, finally, musician Palash Muchhal has addressed the cheating allegations surrounding his cancelled wedding with Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Muchhal issued the statement after the cricketer confirmed that the wedding would not take place. Taking to his Instagram story, he opened up about the rumours and stated that he would take legal action against those spreading the defamatory claims. Also Read: What's the connection between Dhurandhar and Vicky Kaushal’s Uri? Fans' theory goes viral Why was the wedding called off? The duo was all set to get married in Sangli on November 24, but earlier it was revealed that the ceremony had been postponed due to the hospitalisation of Mandhana’s father. Later, Muchhal was also admitted to a Mumbai hospital. However, what began as a health concern soon transformed into weeks of online speculation, and social media was flooded with unverified cheating allegations directed at the composer. Also Read: Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding with Palash Muchhal in public statement Palash Muchhal issues a statement In his Instagram story, Muchhal said, "I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship. It’s been very difficult for me to see people react so easily to baseless rumours about something which has been most sacred to me. It’s the most difficult phase of my life and I will deal with it gracefully, holding on to my beliefs." Also Read: Dhurandhar box office: How much did Ranveer Singh starrer earn on day 2? He further requests people not to believe in unverified gossip, "I truly hope we, as a society, learn to pause before judging someone based on unverified gossip whose sources are never identified. Our words can wound in ways we may never understand." The musician also called out those spreading misinformation, “My team will be taking strict legal action against those spreading false and defamatory content. Thank you to everyone who has stood by me with kindness in this tough time.” Smriti Mandhana confirms the wedding is off Earlier on Sunday, Smriti Mandhana also posted her statement on Instagram saying, "Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of speculation around my life and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person and I would like to keep it that way but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off." Also Read: Zubeen Garg, Dharmendra and more- Remembering Bollywood celebs we lost this year Urging for privacy, she added, "I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. I request you to please respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace.” It all began with the pre-wedding celebrations in Sangli, with several players from the Indian women’s cricket team attending the ceremony. However, it quickly turned into a medical emergency and then a sudden cancellation, leading to a lot of attention on social media.

After weeks of speculation, Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana have issued their statement regarding the cancellation of the wedding. The composer has also addressed the cheating allegations against him.&nbsp;

Palash Muchhal addresses cheating allegations after Smriti Mandhana reveals the wedding is cancelled

Music composer Palaash Muchhal was discharged from a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, three days after he was admitted, after he complained of difficulty in breathing and chest pain. Palaash is Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s fiancé. The pair were scheduled to marry on Sunday; however, the wedding was postponed indefinitely due to a medical emergency after Smriti’s father had to be rushed to the hospital due to heart-related issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Palaash was initially rushed to a hospital in Sangli, where he was set to marry Smriti on Sunday. He was later shifted to a facility in Mumbai.&nbsp;&nbsp;A report on NDTV stated that the hospital management confirmed news of Palaash’s discharge.&nbsp;&nbsp;A day earlier, Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was also discharged from the hospital. There has been no word on Smriti and Palaash’s wedding which remains on hold even as rumours of Palaash cheating swirl on the internet.&nbsp;<h2>Palaash cheated on Smriti Mandhana?</h2>Even as both families dealt with a sudden health crisis, rumours on social media indicated that the wedding was put on hold after Smriti found Palaash cheating on her with a choreographer, the night before their wedding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Screenshots of old flirty messages sent by Palaash to a girl while he was in a relationship with Smriti also surfaced online, fuelling the theories of cheating.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Speculations Around Palash Muchhal's Family&nbsp;</h2>Soon after the postponement was announced, reports surfaced claiming that Palash Muchhal's family had flown back to Mumbai from Sangli, where the wedding was to take place. This fuelled growing speculation about the true reason behind the sudden change of plans.&nbsp;His family has so far dismissed speculations and rumours and stated that the composer himself had fallen ill shortly after Smriti's father was hospitalised, prompting the family to take him back to Mumbai for medical attention.&nbsp;She told Hindustan Times that Palash shares an extremely close bond with Shrinivas Mandhana and that the stress of the situation overwhelmed him. She said, "He cried so much that his health suddenly deteriorated. They kept him in the hospital for four hours. He was given an IV drip, an ECG was done, and other tests were carried out. Everything came back normal, but he is under a lot of stress."<h2>Smriti Mandhana- Palaash Muchhal wedding postponed indefinitely</h2>The wedding was being seen as one of the biggest events in sports, especially after Smriti’s World Cup win along with the Indian women’s cricket team. The couple had a gala Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony and were scheduled to get married on November 23.&nbsp;However, the wedding was put on hold as hours before the ceremony, Smriti’s father had to be rushed to the hospital after he complained of chest pain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her manager, Tuhin Mishra, addressed the media and explained that Shrinivas began feeling uneasy earlier in the day, and his condition rapidly worsened. To ensure his safety, the family decided to admit him to the hospital.&nbsp;Tuhin said, "Then we decided not to take any risks. So, we called an ambulance and shifted him to the hospital. He is currently under observation. As Smriti is extremely close to her father, she has decided to indefinitely postpone her wedding until her father's health returns to normal."

Cricketer Smriti Mandhana's fiance, Palaash Muchhal, was discharged from a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday, three days after he was admitted, after he complained of chest pain. His wedding to Smriti on Sunday was cancelled at the last moment after Smriti's dad fell ill. 

Music composer Palaash Muchhal was discharged from a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, three days after he was admitted, after he complained of difficulty in breathing and chest pain. Palaash is Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s fiancé. The pair were scheduled to marry on Sunday; however, the wedding was postponed indefinitely due to a medical emergency after Smriti’s father had to be rushed to the hospital due to heart-related issues. Palaash was initially rushed to a hospital in Sangli, where he was set to marry Smriti on Sunday. He was later shifted to a facility in Mumbai. A report on NDTV stated that the hospital management confirmed news of Palaash’s discharge. A day earlier, Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was also discharged from the hospital. There has been no word on Smriti and Palaash’s wedding which remains on hold even as rumours of Palaash cheating swirl on the internet. Palaash cheated on Smriti Mandhana? Even as both families dealt with a sudden health crisis, rumours on social media indicated that the wedding was put on hold after Smriti found Palaash cheating on her with a choreographer, the night before their wedding. Screenshots of old flirty messages sent by Palaash to a girl while he was in a relationship with Smriti also surfaced online, fuelling the theories of cheating. Speculations Around Palash Muchhal's Family Soon after the postponement was announced, reports surfaced claiming that Palash Muchhal's family had flown back to Mumbai from Sangli, where the wedding was to take place. This fuelled growing speculation about the true reason behind the sudden change of plans. His family has so far dismissed speculations and rumours and stated that the composer himself had fallen ill shortly after Smriti's father was hospitalised, prompting the family to take him back to Mumbai for medical attention. She told Hindustan Times that Palash shares an extremely close bond with Shrinivas Mandhana and that the stress of the situation overwhelmed him. She said, "He cried so much that his health suddenly deteriorated. They kept him in the hospital for four hours. He was given an IV drip, an ECG was done, and other tests were carried out. Everything came back normal, but he is under a lot of stress." Smriti Mandhana- Palaash Muchhal wedding postponed indefinitely The wedding was being seen as one of the biggest events in sports, especially after Smriti’s World Cup win along with the Indian women’s cricket team. The couple had a gala Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony and were scheduled to get married on November 23. However, the wedding was put on hold as hours before the ceremony, Smriti’s father had to be rushed to the hospital after he complained of chest pain. Her manager, Tuhin Mishra, addressed the media and explained that Shrinivas began feeling uneasy earlier in the day, and his condition rapidly worsened. To ensure his safety, the family decided to admit him to the hospital. Tuhin said, "Then we decided not to take any risks. So, we called an ambulance and shifted him to the hospital. He is currently under observation. As Smriti is extremely close to her father, she has decided to indefinitely postpone her wedding until her father's health returns to normal."

Cricketer Smriti Mandhana's fiance, Palaash Muchhal, was discharged from a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday, three days after he was admitted, after he complained of chest pain. His wedding to Smriti on Sunday was cancelled at the last moment after Smriti's dad fell ill.&nbsp;

Palaash Muchhal discharged from hospital, wedding with Smriti Mandhana still on hold

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