Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes first Indian woman to smash 100 T20I sixes

Smriti Mandhana reached a historic milestone in the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket semi-final against Bangladesh, becoming the first Indian woman to hit 100 sixes in T20 internationals.The India opener achieved the landmark during a blistering start at Korogi Sports Park on Sunday, as India looked to secure a place in the gold-medal match.Mandhana struck 37 off just 19 deliveries, hitting five fours and two sixes before being dismissed by Nahida Akter. Attempting to clear the boundary once again, she mistimed a slog sweep and was caught by Sobhana Mostary at deep mid-wicket.Her quickfire knock helped India race to 71/1 in the powerplay, after captain Harmanpreet Kaur had won the toss and elected to bat first.Mandhana breaks new groundThe milestone added to Mandhana’s growing list of achievements in the shortest format. During the same innings, she also surpassed New Zealand’s Suzie Bates to become the leading run-scorer in women’s T20I cricket. Mandhana moved to 4,788 career T20I runs, going past Bates’ 4,758. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur followed in third place on the all-time list with 4,287 runs.India posted a mammoth 195India Women posted a formidable 195/4 in 20 overs after a sensational century from Shafali Verma in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Sunday. Bangladesh need 196 runs to win and secure a place in the gold-medal match.Shafali led India’s charge with a blistering 100 off 49 balls, smashing nine sixes and three fours. Smriti Mandhana provided an explosive start with 37 off 18 deliveries, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur added a composed 40 off 33 balls.Bangladesh’s bowlers managed one wicket each through Sanjida Akter Meghla, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khatun, but India finished with a strong total.The winner will face Sri Lanka in the gold-medal match on September 22, while the losing team will compete in the bronze-medal playoff.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.