India Women beat Hong Kong Women by 137 runs in the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, powered by Smriti Mandhana’s commanding 124 in a total of 193/5. Hong Kong Women were dismissed for 56 in 16.2 overs as Deepti Sharma took three wickets, while Nandani Sharma and Prema Rawat claimed two apiece in a comprehensive Group A victory.

Mandhana’s 124 was the defining innings of the match and earned her the Player of the Match award. India Women finished on 193/5 from their 20 overs, with Shafali Verma contributing 28 and Richa Ghosh adding 11 around the standout century.

Hong Kong Women’s bowlers did find five wickets despite the imposing final total. Marina Lamplough led their wicket-takers with 2 wickets, while Joyleen Kaur and Ruchitha Venkatesh took 1 wicket each.

Hong Kong Women collapse in chase

Set 194, Hong Kong Women could not build the sustained partnerships required to challenge the target. Natasha Miles was their top scorer with 15, Marina Lamplough made 14 and Yasmin Daswani scored 11, but India Women’s attack kept the innings under control throughout.

Deepti Sharma’s 3 wickets spearheaded the decisive bowling effort. Nandani Sharma and Prema Rawat added 2 wickets each as Hong Kong Women were bowled out for 56, 137 runs short of India’s total.

Key performers

  • Smriti Mandhana, India Women: 124 runs; Player of the Match.
  • Shafali Verma, India Women: 28 runs.
  • Richa Ghosh, India Women: 11 runs.
  • Deepti Sharma, India Women: 3 wickets.
  • Nandani Sharma, India Women: 2 wickets.
  • Prema Rawat, India Women: 2 wickets.
  • Natasha Miles, Hong Kong Women: 15 runs.
  • Marina Lamplough, Hong Kong Women: 14 runs and 2 wickets.

NerdSports Stat: Smriti Mandhana’s 124 was 68 runs more than Hong Kong Women’s entire innings of 56.

Asia Cup context

This was the seventh match of the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup and followed a varied opening six fixtures: Thailand Women won the tournament opener by 6 runs, Sri Lanka Women recorded wins by 9 wickets and 75 runs, India Women had already won by 94 runs, Bangladesh Women won by 71 runs, and Pakistan Women won by 35 runs.

The listed series standing remains level at 0-0 after this match. The group stage continues on September 4 when United Arab Emirates Women play Indonesia Women, before India Women face Pakistan Women on September 5. Hong Kong Women next meet Pakistan Women on September 7.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Hong Kong Women and India Women?

India Women won the match by 137 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Smriti Mandhana was named Player of the Match for scoring 124 runs.

What is the series standing after this match?

The listed series standing remains level at 0-0 after this Group A match in the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 124 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match is United Arab Emirates Women versus Indonesia Women on Friday, September 4.