Smriti Mandhana Shatters Records with Fastest Century in Women’s ODI Cricket for India
Smriti Mandhana’s Bat Speaks Volumes
The Indian women’s cricket team’s opening batsman Smriti Mandhana has created a stir in the cricketing world with her stormy century in the third and last ODI match against Ireland in Rajkot. Mandhana completed her century in a mere 70 balls, setting a new record in women’s ODI cricket for India.
Mandhana’s Achievement
This remarkable feat marks Mandhana’s 10th century in ODI cricket, making her the first Indian woman cricketer to achieve this milestone. She has also become the fourth player in the world to score 10 or more centuries in women’s ODI cricket.
Most Centuries in Women’s ODI
– 15 – Meg Lanning
– 13 – Suzy Bates
– 10 – Tammy Beaumont
– 10 – Smriti Mandhana
Mandhana’s Excellent Form
Mandhana’s 8th 50+ score in her 10th consecutive innings is a testament to her exceptional form. Her partnership with young opening batsman Pratika Rawal has been instrumental in the team’s success.
Fastest Century for India in Women’s ODI (in Terms of Balls)
– 70 – Smriti Mandhana vs Ireland, Rajkot, 2025
– 87 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs South Africa, Bengaluru, 2024
– 90 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs Australia, Derby, 2017
– 90 – Jemimah Rodrigues vs Ireland, Rajkot, 2025
– 98 – Harleen Deol vs West Indies, Vadodara, 2024
Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Innings
Mandhana’s century innings of 135 runs in 80 balls included 7 sixes and 12 fours. She now shares the record of hitting the most sixes for India in ODI cricket with Harmanpreet Kaur. Mandhana has also surpassed Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry in terms of scoring the most runs in women’s ODI cricket.