Pakistan, Sept. 4 -- Smriti Mandhana became the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket after a stunning century against Hong Kong. The India vice-captain scored 124 runs from 64 balls in the Women's Asia Cup. Her innings helped India secure a place in the tournament's semi-finals.

Mandhana crossed Mithali Raj's previous record of 10,868 international runs during her explosive knock. She now has 10,880 runs across all international formats. Her innings included 14 fours and seven sixes as she dominated the Hong Kong bowling attack.

The 30-year-old also reached another major milestone during the match. Her century was her 18th in international cricket. She moved ahead of former Australia captain Meg Lanning and South Africa's...