Mandhana\u2019s 64-ball 124 powered India to 193\/5, a knock which made her the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket as she surpassed former teammate Mithali Raj's record of 10,868 runs. The left-handed opener also registered her 18th international hundred and moved ahead of Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt for the most centuries across all formats in the women's game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Additionally, she became the first Indian woman batter to score multiple T20I centuries and set the new record for the highest individual score by an Indian woman in T20Is. Smriti also has the record for the highest individual score in Women's T20 Asia Cup history, eclipsing Chamari Athapaththu's 119 not out against Malaysia in 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t know all of this happened. It's really hard for me to play slower bowlers, but credit to them. They were really disciplined in the powerplay. They bowled pretty well, and the kind of energy they showed was something which we all can learn from. Having said that, I just love batting, and I\u2019m happy that I could contribute,\" said Smriti during the mid-innings break to the broadcasters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite a sluggish pitch in Dubai that offered little pace, Smriti demonstrated remarkable crease movement and backfoot precision, and manufactured shots when teammates struggled for momentum in India's innings, as the rest of the batters collectively made 62 runs off 56 deliveries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t know all of this happened. It's really hard for me to play slower bowlers, but credit to them. They were really disciplined in the powerplay. They bowled pretty well, and the kind of energy they showed was something which we all can learn from. Having said that, I just love batting, and I\u2019m happy that I could contribute,\" said Smriti during the mid-innings break to the broadcasters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smriti noted that while the surface presented early technical challenges, she adjusted her approach once she adapted to the conditions on offer. \"It did keep a little low in the powerplay. I think once you\u2019ve got your eyes set, it was a little easier to pick up length and just go under the ball a little more. Credit to them; I\u2019ll just keep talking about them because it\u2019s the first time we\u2019re playing them and it\u2019s just a memorable occasion for them as well.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n