Dubai, 04 Sep (Sports Desk)
India produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Hong Kong, China by 137 runs in Match 7 of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium on September 3. India posted 193/5 in 20 overs before bowling Hong Kong out for just 56 in 16.2 overs.
India’s Innings: Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Knock
After Hong Kong won the toss and opted to field, India made a strong start. Smriti Mandhana dominated the innings, smashing a magnificent 124 runs from 64 balls at a strike rate of 193.75. Her innings included 14 fours and 7 sixes.
Mandhana received good support from Shafali Verma, who scored 28 off 17 balls, including three fours and two sixes. The pair put India firmly in control during the opening phase.
India’s other contributions included:
- Richa Ghosh: 11 off 13
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 10 off 9
- Pratika Rawal: 10 off 12
- Bharti Fulmali: 2* off 4
- Deepti Sharma: 1* off 1
India finished on 193/5 in 20 overs, scoring at 9.65 runs per over.
Mandhana was eventually run out for 124 in the final over, but by then she had already taken India to a commanding position.
Mandhana Creates History
Mandhana’s 124 was not just a match-winning innings—it was a record-setting performance. It became her second T20I century, making her the first Indian woman to score two centuries in Women’s T20Is. Her score was also reported as the highest individual score in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history, surpassing the previous record.
She was named Player of the Match for her sensational innings.
Hong Kong Collapse
Chasing 194, Hong Kong struggled from the beginning. India’s bowlers maintained pressure with disciplined bowling, and wickets fell regularly.
Hong Kong were eventually bowled out for just 56 runs in 16.2 overs, losing the match by 137 runs.
Natasha Miles was Hong Kong’s top scorer with 15 runs from 27 balls, while the rest of the batting lineup failed to build a meaningful partnership.
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India’s Bowling Performance
India’s spinners were particularly impressive:
| Indian Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Nandani Sharma | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Sree Charani | 3.2 | 16 | 2 |
| Prema Rawat | 3 | 12 | 2 |
| Kranti Gaud | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Shafali Verma | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Deepti Sharma’s 3/9 was the standout bowling performance. She also reached a major T20I milestone by becoming the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20 internationals during the match.
Match Summary
Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 – Match 7
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Date: September 3, 2026
India Women – 193/5 (20 overs)
Smriti Mandhana 124 (64)
Shafali Verma 28 (17)
Hong Kong, China Women – 56 all out (16.2 overs)
Natasha Miles 15 (27)
Result: India Women won by 137 runs
Player of the Match: Smriti Mandhana
The emphatic victory gave India its second consecutive win in the tournament and secured its place in the semi-finals.
Key Highlights
- 🇮🇳 India: 193/5
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong: 56 all out
- 🏆 India won by: 137 runs
- ⭐ Player of the Match: Smriti Mandhana
- 💯 Mandhana: 124 off 64 balls
- 🔥 Mandhana’s boundaries: 14 fours, 7 sixes
- 🎯 Deepti Sharma: 3/9
- 🎯 Nandani Sharma: 2/6
- 🎯 Sree Charani: 2/16
- 🎯 Prema Rawat: 2/12
- 📊 India’s run rate: 9.65
- 🏏 Hong Kong’s run rate: 3.43
- 🎟️ India qualified for the semi-finals.
