India Women vs Hong Kong Women; Asia Cup 2026 Highlights: Smriti Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Century Powers India to Massive 137-Run Win

India Women vs Hong Kong Women; Asia Cup 2026 Highlights: The Indian women’s national cricket team launched their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign in devastating style on September 3, 2026, crushing Hong Kong women by a mammoth 137 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

When Hong Kong won the toss and elected to bowl first under the lights, they anticipated early breakthroughs against a powerhouse batting lineup, but vice-captain Smriti Mandhana had entirely different plans.

Her masterclass with the bat set up a historic total that completely broke the opposition’s morale before the bowling attack put on a masterclass of clinical execution.

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Opening the innings for India women, Smriti Mandhana treated the global audience to an exhibition of pure elegance and aggressive stroke-play.

The star left-hander took control of the crease from the very first over, tearing through the Hong Kong bowling attack with surgical precision. Mandhana reached a breathtaking century, finishing her innings with a blistering 124 runs off just 64 deliveries.

Her knock was decorated with 14 crisp boundaries and 7 towering maximums, sending the ball soaring to all corners of the venue.

Supported by vital contributions through the middle overs, Mandhana anchored the innings to propel India women to an imposing total of 193/5 in their allotted 20 overs, setting a daunting target for the associate nation.

Defending a target of 194, the Indian bowling unit offered no breathing room and immediately dismantled Hong Kong’s top order.

The pressure built relentlessly from both ends, resulting in a dramatic collapse where the entire batting lineup folded for a mere 56 runs in 16.2 overs.

Ace spinner Deepti Sharma spearheaded the bowling demolition with stellar figures, picking up 3 wickets while conceding just 9 runs in her precise spell.

She found lethal support from Nandni Sharma, who chipped in with 2 crucial scalps for 6 runs, ensuring that the chase never got off the ground and sealing a comprehensive opening victory to kick off India’s Asia Cup 2026 journey.