Smriti Mandhana scores fastest hundred in women's ODI by an Indian batter

Smriti's record-breaking century against Ireland also took her to the number three spot in the list of most centuries in women's ODIs

Star Indian batter and stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana created history on Wednesday as she scored the fastest century ever by an Indian women's batter in ODIs during the third and final match against Ireland at Rajkot. Mandhana reached her century in just 70 balls, breaking the previous record set by her regular captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, who took 87 balls for her century against South Africa last year. Mandhana's stunning knock of 135 runs came off just 80 balls, featuring 12 boundaries and seven sixes. She added 231 runs for the first wicket with Pratika Rawal (154) to lead India to a record total of 435 for 5, which is the highest ODI score by an Indian team—men’s and women’s combined.

 

First Asian to smash 10 ODI centuries

 

Mandhana’s century also marked her 10th ODI ton, making her the first-ever Asian batter to reach this landmark. Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu follows with nine centuries. Mandhana now joins an elite list, with Australia's Meg Lanning leading the charge with 15 centuries, followed by New Zealand’s Suzie Bates (13 centuries) and England's Tammy Beaumont (10 centuries).

 

Most centuries in women's ODIs

 

Player	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50
MM Lanning (AUS-W)	2011-2023	103	102	16	4602	152*	53.51	92.2	15	21
SW Bates (NZ-W)	2006-2024	168	162	16	5838	168	39.98	80.01	13	36
S Mandhana (IND-W)	2013-2025	97*	97	6	4209	136	46.25	87.63	10	30
TT Beaumont (ENG-W)	2009-2025	126	116	12	4220	168*	40.57	75.5	10	22
Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG-W)	2013-2025	114	101	19	3750	148*	45.73	94.69	9	21
AMCJK Athapaththu (SL-W)	2010-2024	107	107	5	3713	195*	36.4	75.68	9	17
CM Edwards (ENG-W)	1997-2016	191	180	23	5992	173*	38.16	65.29	9	46
L Wolvaardt (SA-W)	2016-2024	101	100	14	4303	184*	50.03	71.9	8	34
SC Taylor (ENG-W)	1998-2011	126	120	18	4101	156*	40.2	69.77	8	23
KL Rolton (AUS-W)	1995-2009	141	132	32	4814	154*	48.14	73.69	8	33
SFM Devine (NZ-W)	2006-2024	152	139	13	3990	145	31.66	85	8	16
HK Matthews (WI-W)	2014-2024	87	84	3	2540	141	31.35	72.34	7	6

 

Record-equalling 7 sixes in an innings

 

The seven sixes Mandhana hit during this innings equals the record for the most sixes by an Indian women's batter in an ODI. Harmanpreet Kaur also hit seven sixes during her explosive knock of 171 not out off 115 balls against Australia in the 2017 World Cup semi-final. Additionally, Mandhana has now equalled Kaur’s record for the most sixes hit by an Indian women’s batter in ODIs, with both players having 52 sixes in the format.

 

Stellar performances in 2024

 

Mandhana’s recent form has been nothing short of exceptional. In 16 ODIs since the start of 2024, she has amassed 996 runs at an average of 62.25, with four centuries and five fifties. Her best score in this period stands at 136. No other batter has accumulated 700 runs in ODIs in this timeframe.  (With PTI inputs)