Indian Womens Cricket Team Sets Record with Highest Score in Asian Games History

Nishin, September 22 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian women's cricket team made history on September 22, 2026, by setting the record for the highest score in women's cricket at the Asian Games. In the final match against Sri Lanka, the team scored an impressive 216 runs, losing just three wickets. Winning the toss, India opted to bat first. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong start, combining for a remarkable 99-run partnership in the first ten overs.Mandhana showcased her form, reaching her half-century in just 30 balls and finishing with a blistering 79 runs off 45 deliveries, including five fours and seven sixes. Shafali Verma also contributed significantly, scoring 48 runs from 29 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who promoted herself to bat at number three, managed only 19 runs before being dismissed. However, Richa Ghosh made a stunning impact towards the end, scoring 49 runs off just 22 balls, remaining not out.She hit six fours and three sixes during her explosive innings. Ghosh and Bharti Fulmali formed a crucial partnership for the fourth wicket, adding 53 runs in just 19 balls, which propelled India to their record total. The team also broke the record for the most sixes in a single T20 International innings, hitting a total of 13 sixes, surpassing their previous record of 12 sixes set in a match against Hong Kong in 2023. This remarkable performance cements the Indian women's cricket team's status in the sport and adds another chapter to their growing legacy.