Smriti Mandhana tops Asia Cup run charts with 124 as India lead group stage

Smriti Mandhana finished the Women's Asia Cup group stage as the leading run-scorer with 124. She set the record for the highest individual score in the tournament's group phase. India topped the batting standings after their dominant performances across the matches.

Three bowlers shared the wicket-taking lead after the group stage concluded. The top three wicket-takers each claimed the same number of dismissals across the four matches. India enter the semi-finals as the team to beat.

India face Bangladesh in the first semi-final on Thursday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The winner advances to the final on September 12.