Rajkot – Smriti Mandhana has once again proved why she is one of the most celebrated names in women’s cricket, setting yet another remarkable record. During the third ODI against Ireland in Rajkot, Mandhana smashed her way into the history books with a blistering century off just 70 balls, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur’s record for the fastest ODI century scored by an Indian woman.
Team India, having won the toss, opted to bat first. Smriti, in sublime form, dazzled the crowd from the very start of the innings. She went on to score a scintillating 135 runs off just 80 balls, peppering the field with seven towering sixes and twelve exquisite fours. This phenomenal knock places her century as the joint seventh-fastest in the history of women’s ODI cricket.
Smriti now shares the spotlight with Australia’s Meg Lanning, who achieved a 45-ball century against New Zealand in 2012, holding the record for the fastest-ever century in women’s ODIs. Mandhana’s consistent performance in the series was evident, as she scored 73 off 54 balls in the second ODI and 41 runs in the first match.
This latest century marks Smriti Mandhana’s 10th in ODIs, making her only the fourth player in women’s cricket to achieve the milestone. Her achievement further cements her position as one of the sport’s most prolific batters.
With every stroke of brilliance, Smriti Mandhana continues to inspire cricket fans worldwide, etching her legacy in golden letters. For India, she is not just a player but a beacon of excellence, consistently raising the bar for women’s cricket.
The cricketing world now eagerly awaits what this star batter will accomplish next.
