The group stage of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 has produced several strong batting performances, with India dominating the run-scoring charts. After the completion of the group stage matches in Dubai, India’s opening pair Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma occupy the top two positions, while Bangladesh batter Sobhana Mostary sits third.
Mandhana leads the list with 152 runs from three innings, followed by Verma with 104 runs. Mostary has scored 77 runs in three matches and has played an important role in Bangladesh’s campaign. The performances of these three batters have been among the biggest Women’s Asia Cup batting records and highlights of the tournament so far.
1. Smriti Mandhana: 152 Runs
Smriti Mandhana has been the standout batter of the group stage. The India opener has scored 152 runs in three innings at an average of 50.67 and a remarkable strike rate of 178.82.
Her biggest performance came against Hong Kong on September 3, when she smashed an unbeaten 124 off just 64 balls. The innings became the highest individual score in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history and also the highest score by an Indian woman in T20Is.
The knock also produced several major career milestones. During her century, Mandhana moved past Mithali Raj to become the leading run scorer in women’s international cricket. She also recorded her 18th international hundred, moving ahead of Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt, who had 17 centuries each.
With one hundred already in the tournament, Mandhana is currently at the top of the list of Women’s Asia Cup 2026 top run scorers.
2. Shafali Verma: 104 Runs
Shafali Verma has provided India with another explosive option at the top of the order. She has scored 104 runs from three innings at an average of 34.67 and a strike rate of 176.27.
Her best contribution came in the form of a rapid 64, helping India make strong starts during the group stage. Her aggressive approach has worked particularly well alongside Mandhana, allowing India to put opposition bowling attacks under pressure during the powerplay.
Verma’s performances have played a major role in India’s dominance of Group A. India finished the group stage with an impressive net run rate of +5.471, underlining the strength of their batting performances.
3. Sobhana Mostary: 77 Runs
Bangladesh’s Sobhana Mostary completes the top three with 77 runs from three innings. Unlike the two Indian openers, Mostary has scored at a more conservative strike rate of 86.52, but her role has been equally important for her team.
She has provided stability to Bangladesh’s batting order on challenging surfaces and has registered a highest score of 40. Her ability to remain at the crease and build innings through the middle overs has helped Bangladesh stay competitive.
Top Run-scorers After Group Stage
The Most runs Women’s Asia Cup 2026 chart is currently led by Mandhana with 152 runs, followed by Verma on 104 and Mostary on 77. With the knockout stage still to come, all three batters have an opportunity to climb further up the standings.
Mandhana’s record-breaking form makes her the player to watch, while Verma’s aggressive batting gives India another major weapon. For Bangladesh, Mostary’s consistency could prove crucial as the tournament moves into its decisive stage.
