{"id":20019,"date":"2026-09-04T02:28:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=20019"},"modified":"2026-09-04T02:28:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:28:02","slug":"i-didnt-know-all-of-this-happened-smriti-mandhana-reacts-after-rewriting-womens-cricket-history-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=20019","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I didn\u2019t know all of this happened\u2019: Smriti Mandhana reacts after rewriting women\u2019s cricket history | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133749130,imgsize-93664,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/australia-v-india-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-england-amp-wales-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018I didn\u2019t know all of this happened\u2019: Smriti Mandhana reacts after rewriting women\u2019s cricket history\" title=\"Smriti Mandhana of India bats (Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Smriti Mandhana of India bats (Getty Images)\">Smriti Mandhana of India bats (Getty Images)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/smriti-mandhana\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smriti Mandhana<\/a> produced a record-breaking knock as India stormed into the Women&#8217;s Asia Cup semi-final with a 137-run win over Hong Kong on Thursday. The India opener smashed 124 off 64 balls, helping her side post 193 for five before Hong Kong were bowled out for 56 in 16.2 overs.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/mandhana\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandhana<\/a>&#8216;s century was her second in T20 internationals and made her the only Indian woman to achieve the feat. She also moved past <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/meg-lanning\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meg Lanning<\/a> for the most international centuries in women&#8217;s cricket, reaching 18 hundreds across formats. Later in the innings, she surpassed <!-- -->Mithali Raj<!-- --> to become the leading run-scorer in women&#8217;s internationals.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>Despite the historic nature of her innings, Mandhana admitted she was unaware of the records she had broken.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>&#8220;I didn&#8217;t know all of this happened,&#8221; Mandhana said after being informed about her record-breaking effort.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>Asked who she would dedicate the century to, the Player of the Match said her family remained closest to her heart.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have anyone in mind who I would like to dedicate, but definitely, my family.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>Mandhana also explained how she approached the Hong Kong attack, having never faced the opposition before.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>&#8220;We\u2019re not really aware of (the opposition). We had seen a few videos, but not really aware. We\u2019re playing them for the first time, so when you come against a bowler who you don\u2019t know a lot, you have to just forget that you\u2019ve played whatever cricket. You just have to go, watch the ball, and I think it was more about just adjusting to the pace.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>The left-hander initially took some time to settle before accelerating alongside Shafali Verma, who scored 28 off 17 balls. Mandhana eventually struck seven sixes and 14 boundaries, making batting look effortless despite the surface not being particularly easy for strokeplay.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>She was also asked about missing out on some full tosses during the powerplay and admitted that such deliveries are not necessarily her strength.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>&#8220;I would say that full tosses are not my strength (laughs). I\u2019m happy that I could get away with a few of the full tosses today. I think any top-order batter would say that sometimes full tosses can go for a six, or you can get out.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>Mandhana had earlier acknowledged Hong Kong&#8217;s disciplined bowling, particularly during the powerplay.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>&#8220;It&#8217;s really hard for me to play slower bowlers, but credit to them. They were really disciplined in the powerplay. They bowled pretty well, and the kind of energy they showed was something which we all can learn from. Having said that, I just love batting, and I&#8217;m happy that I could contribute.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/>India secured their second win in as many matches and will face Pakistan on Saturday.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/womens-asia-cup\/i-didnt-know-all-of-this-happened-smriti-mandhana-reacts-after-rewriting-womens-cricket-history\/articleshow\/133749094.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smriti Mandhana of India bats (Getty Images) Smriti Mandhana produced a record-breaking knock as India stormed into the Women&#8217;s Asia Cup semi-final with a 137-run win over Hong Kong on Thursday. 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