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Smriti Mandhana Sets WPL Indian-Batter Record With 96

The RCB captain's 61-ball knock in a 167-run chase at DY Patil Stadium eclipsed Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten 95 from 2024.

Overview

  • Mandhana opened for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Delhi Capitals in Navi Mumbai on January 17, 2026.
  • Her 96 came off 61 deliveries and included 13 fours and three sixes.
  • The score surpassed Harmanpreet Kaur's 95 not out for Mumbai Indians against Gujarat Giants on March 9, 2024 at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
  • She finished on 96, four shy of a century, after leading the chase as skipper.
  • News18 reported the innings as the new highest WPL score by an Indian batter.