SAMAJ WEEKLY UK
Bal Ram Sampla
Geopolitics
Smriti Mandhana created history with a brilliant batting performance against Hong Kong in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. She played a spectacular innings of 124 runs from just 64 balls. Her powerful batting entertained the fans and showed why she is one of the biggest stars in women’s cricket.
Mandhana batted with confidence from the beginning. She hit boundaries all around the ground and maintained an excellent strike rate. Her century was not only important for India’s victory but also helped her achieve remarkable personal records.
With this innings, Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket, going past the previous record held by the legendary Mithali Raj. She also reached her 18th international century, becoming the leading century-maker in women’s international cricket. Gone past Meg Lanning.
Mandhana’s achievement is an inspiration to young girls and aspiring cricketers around the world. She has become an international sporting icon through her talent, hard work and determination. Her popularity has also made her one of the most recognisable faces of women’s cricket.
Her record-breaking 124 will be remembered as one of the great innings in women’s cricket. Smriti Mandhana once again proved that she belongs among the very best players in the game.
