‘I didn’t know all of this happened’: Mandhana reacts after rewriting history

Smriti's Historic Knock Sends India into Asia Cup Semis 🏏

What a day at the crease! Smriti Mandhana just wrote history and honestly, even she was surprised by it all.

The Numbers That Matter:

Smi smashed a blistering 124 off 64 balls, firing India to 193/5, before bowling Hong Kong out for a mere 56 in 16.2 overs — a commanding 137-run win. Shafali Verma gave her early support with a quick 28 off 17.

Records Broken (Without Even Realizing It):

Her century was only her 2nd in T20Is, making her the only Indian woman to do so. She slipped past Meg Lanning for the most international centuries by a woman cricketer (18 across formats) and overtook Mithali Raj to become the leading runscorer in women's internationals. Talk about dropping records without looking down!

In Her Own Words:

"I didn't know all of this happened." 😄 When asked who she'd dedicate it to, her answer was heartfelt — her family, always closest to her heart.

On facing an unfamiliar attack, she kept it real: you just watch the ball, adjust to the pace, and forget everything else. She even laughed admitting full tosses aren't her forte — but lucky for her, she got away with a few today!

What's Next:

India are 2 up from 2 and turn their eyes to a big clash against Pakistan on Sat. This left-hander just keeps rewriting the record books — graceful as ever. 💃

Source: Times of India