India's Smriti Mandhana made history by becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in women's international cricket after hitting a century in India's second Group A match of the Women's T20 Asia Cup against Hong Kong at the Dubai International Stadium. Mandhana scored 124 runs from 64 balls, helping India post a total of 193-5 in 20 overs. Hong Kong, in response, were all out for just 56 runs in 16.2 overs, leading to a dominant 137-run victory for India. This performance marked a significant milestone in Mandhana’s career and in the history of women's cricket. With this century, Mandhana surpassed the previous record held by former India captain Mithali Raj, who had scored 10,868 runs across all formats. Mandhana now has 10,880 runs, making her the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket. She admitted she didn't know the exact score she had before the match but called it "a very good day for Indian cricket." Mandhana also expressed her admiration for Mithali Raj, calling her a "legend and a role model," and said she "never imagined" she would surpass her record. Mithali Raj took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Mandhana, saying she had watched her "grow from a young player into one of the finest batters India has produced." She expressed pride in seeing Mandhana surpass her record, highlighting the legacy and impact Mandhana has made in the sport. Additionally, Mandhana's century was her 18th in all formats, breaking the record previously held by former Australia captain Meg Lanning, who had scored 17 centuries in women's international cricket. India, currently leading Group A, are set to face their rivals and second-placed Pakistan at the same venue in Dubai on Saturday. The match is expected to be a highly anticipated encounter, as both teams aim to secure a stronger position in the tournament. Mandhana's performance has not only cemented her place in cricket history but also set the stage for more thrilling matches ahead.