Smriti Mandhana
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Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana 'weren't seeing eye to eye' over captaincy: Report
Cricket | Oct 07, 2026, 12:07 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana has taken over as India's women's cricket captain after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down across formats. PTI reported that the leadership change followed growing unease between the two senior players, raising questions over whether Mandhana's elevation came too late.
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Smriti Mandhana announced as India’s new three-format captain, new vice-captains revealed too
Cricket | Oct 06, 2026, 09:24 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana has been named India women’s new three-format captain, replacing Harmanpreet Kaur. Shafali Verma will deputise in T20Is, while Deepti Sharma takes the ODI vice-captaincy. Harmanpreet remains part of both squads for the Zimbabwe series.
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India clinches first gold in Asian Games 2026 as Harmanpreet Kaur side thrashes Sri Lanka in final
Cricket | Sep 22, 2026, 05:21 PM ISTIndia women clinched the nation’s first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the cricket final. Smriti Mandhana’s 79 and Richa Ghosh’s unbeaten 49 powered India to a record 216, while Mandhana also completed 11,000 international runs.
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Smriti Mandhana needs 74 runs against Pakistan to break Suzie Bates' world record
Cricket | Sep 05, 2026, 05:29 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana is 74 runs away from overtaking Suzie Bates as the leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is when India face Pakistan in the Asia Cup. The opener has already broken two world records in the previous clash against Hong Kong, China.
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Mandhana's record-breaking knock helped India seal their second-biggest win in T20Is
Cricket | Sep 03, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana’s record-breaking 124 off 64 balls powered India to their second-biggest win in T20Is. They won by 137 runs and qualified for the semi-final. Mandhana, in the meantime, became the leading run-scorer and record holder for the most centuries in women's cricket history.
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Smriti Mandhana breaks Mithali Raj's record, becomes leading run-scorer in women's cricket history
Cricket | Sep 03, 2026, 10:08 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana broke Mithali Raj’s record to become the leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket. Her 124-run knock against Hong Kong also saw her set multiple records, including the most international centuries and the highest individual score in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup.
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Smriti Mandhana breaks Meg Lanning's world record with century in Asia Cup clash vs Hong Kong
Cricket | Sep 03, 2026, 09:44 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana smashed a brilliant century against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup 2026, taking her international tally to 18 centuries. The landmark innings saw her surpass former Australia captain Meg Lanning’s record of 17 centuries in women’s international cricket.
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BCCI name India squad for upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2026, Prema Rawat retains her spot
Cricket | Aug 02, 2026, 06:59 PM ISTWith the Women's Asia Cup 2026 looming around the corner, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced India women's squad for the upcoming tournament. Harmanpreet Kaur remains the captain of the side, with Prema Rawat retaining her spot.
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Mithali calls for new India captain; questions Harmanpreet's fitness, while advocating for Smriti
Cricket | Jul 16, 2026, 10:55 PM ISTMithali Raj has backed Smriti Mandhana as India's next ODI and Test captain while questioning Harmanpreet Kaur's fitness and leadership future. The former skipper also urged selectors to create a long-term roadmap and groom younger leaders like Shafali Verma.
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Kranti Gaud creates history with five-wicket haul in one-off Test against England at Lord's
Cricket | Jul 12, 2026, 07:30 AM ISTIndia pacer Kranti Gaud claimed a historic five-wicket haul at Lord’s as England were bowled out for 170 in the one-off Test. Gaud became the first woman to take a Test five-for at the venue, while Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten fifty helped India extend their lead.
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Smriti Mandhana achieves huge feat as India women take centre stage against England in only Test
Cricket | Jul 10, 2026, 08:48 PM ISTStar India women's batter Smriti Mandhana played her 300th international game and achieved a huge feat as she performed brilliantly in the clash as the visitors took on England at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
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Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma shatter world record during IND vs AUS Women's T20 World Cup clash
Cricket | Jun 30, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have achieved a huge record during India's must-win clash against Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Mandhana and Shafali made 66 runs for the opening wicket at the iconic Lord's.
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Gap between India and Australia has narrowed in recent years, believes Smriti Mandhana
Cricket | Jun 27, 2026, 11:03 PM ISTIndia and Australia meet in a must-win women’s T20 World Cup clash amid contrasting form. Australia have dominated, while India have struggled for consistency. Smriti Mandhana believes the gap has narrowed, citing recent results and franchise league exposure.
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Shafali Verma highlights Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur's influence after all-round show vs NED
Cricket | Jun 19, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTShafali Verma credited Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur after starring in India’s 95-run T20 World Cup win over the Netherlands. The opener scored 55, took three wickets and said the duo’s guidance helped her regain confidence after a quiet start to the tournament.
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Smriti Mandhana creates T20I history, achieves huge feat with half-century against Netherlands
Cricket | Jun 18, 2026, 12:14 PM ISTStar India women's batter Smriti Mandhana put forth a brilliant performance against the Netherlands, scoring her second straight half-century in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Mandhana also crossed the tally of 600 fours in T20I cricket.
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India decimate Netherlands; Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana's heroic takes India on top of points tab
Cricket | Jun 17, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTIndia crushed Netherlands by 95 runs in Headingley after posting 209/5, powered by Mandhana’s 74 and Shafali’s all-round brilliance. Charani’s 4/19 broke the chase as Netherlands collapsed, sending India to the top of Group 1.
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Smriti Mandhana surpasses Harmanpreet Kaur, achieves huge feat with brilliant knock
Cricket | Jun 17, 2026, 08:52 PM ISTWith India women taking on the Netherlands women in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026, star batter Smriti surpassed the tally of Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj after a brilliant half-century in Leeds.
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Not Mandhana, ex-India cricketer names 22-year-old likely to decide Women's T20 World Cup hopes
Cricket | Jun 17, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTIndia won their maiden Women's ODI World Cup in 2025 and are eyeing their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra emphasised who can be the make-or-break player for India in their World Cup hopes.
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Smriti Mandhana equals Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur in elite list with brilliant knock
Cricket | Jun 14, 2026, 09:06 PM ISTWith India women taking on Pakistan women in the 6th game of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026, star batter Smriti Mandhana joined the likes of Mithali Raj and Harmanpreeet Kaur in an elite list with a brilliant performance.
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Warning signs for India ahead of Women's T20 World Cup 2026? Mandhana, Shafali's dismissals hint so
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 05:47 PM ISTIndia have been troubled by the tepid forms of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who have blown hot and cold in the buildup to the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The two were dismissed cheaply once again during the warm-up fixture against England.