Women's Asia Cup | Harmanpreet Surpasses Mandhana To Score Most T20I Runs For India

Harmanpreet surpassed Mandhana [X]

In a remarkable achievement, Harmanpreet Kaur overtook Smriti Mandhana to become the highest T20I run-getter for India Women. On Sunday, India Women thrashed their UAE counterparts by 78 runs to secure their second successive win in the Women's Asia Cup. 

The Women in Blue extended their unbeaten steak, defeating Nepal by 82 runs to enter the semifinal of the competition. 

Harman eclipses Mandhana to score most WT20I runs for India

Meanwhile, India Women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur surpassed stylish opener Smriti Mandhana to become the highest run-getter for her side in Women's T20Is. 

The explosive middle order batter unlocked the feat with a blistering knock in India's second group-stage game against the UAE in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup competition. 

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Most runs for India in Women's T20Is

Overall, New Zealand's Suzie Bates holds the record for the most runs in Women's T20Is, amassing 4348 runs in 159 innings. Harman is second on the list, while Mandhana occupies the fourth position. 

India's performance in Women's Asia Cup 2024

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India have been unstoppable in the Women's Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. After defeating arch-rivals Pakistan in their tournament opener, India swatted aside the United Arab Emirates and Nepal to seal a berth in the semifinal. 

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