Smriti Mandhana Creates History with India’s Fastest Women’s ODI Century
Smriti Mandhana delivered a sensational performance in the 3rd ODI against Ireland Women at Rajkot, smashing records while leading the team in Harmanpreet Kaur’s absence. Her remarkable innings solidified her status as one of India’s finest batters.
Highlights of Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Knock:
1. Fastest ODI Century by an Indian:
Mandhana reached her century in just 70 balls, breaking Harmanpreet Kaur’s previous record of 87 balls.
2. 10th ODI Century:
She became the first Indian woman to score 10 ODI centuries, joining Tammy Beaumont in third place on the all-time list.
3. Powerful Hitting:
Mandhana smashed 7 sixes and 12 fours, equaling the record for the most sixes in a Women’s ODI innings.
4. Massive Opening Partnership:
Her 233-run stand with Pratika Rawal is now India’s third-highest partnership in Women’s ODIs.
A Glance at Key Stats:
Most Hundreds in Women’s ODIs:
15: Meg Lanning
13: Suzie Bates
10: Tammy Beaumont, Smriti Mandhana
Top Partnerships for India-W in ODIs:
320: Punam Raut & Deepti Sharma (2017)
258*: Mithali Raj & Reshma Gandhi (1999)
233: Mandhana & Rawal (2025)
Mandhana’s explosive innings not only helped India dominate the match but also cemented her legacy as a trailblazer in women’s cricket.