Smriti Mandhana slams 2nd-fastest century in Women's ODIs: Key stats
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In a stunning display of batting prowess, Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has smashed the second-fastest century in women's One Day Internationals (ODIs). The feat came during the third match between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. She reached her hundred from just 50 balls, five balls shy of Meg Lanning's record for the fastest ton in Women's ODIs. Chasing 413 runs to win, Mandhana handed India a blazing start. Here's more.
Knock
23-ball fifty and 50-ball hundred
Mandhana kept India in the contest, scoring at a brisk pace from the onset. She added 32 runs with fellow opener Pratika Rawal (10) before 53 runs with Harleen Deol, who scored 11. Alongside skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (53), Mandhana added 121 runs for the 3rd wicket. Both Kaur and Mandhana fell in quick succession, leaving India at 216/4 in 21.1 overs. Mandhana hit a 23-ball fifty and a 50-ball hundred. She was dismissed by Grace Harris.
Stats
13th century from Mandhana's blade, including 4 against Australia
Mandhana ended up getting a score of 125 from just 63 balls. She slammed 17 fours and 5 sixes. She struck at 198.41. In 108 WODIs, Mandhana now owns 4,888 runs at 47.92. This was her 13th hundred in addition to 32 fifties. As per ESPNcricinfo, she has 916 runs from 19 matches against Australia at 48.21 with 4 centuries and 5 fifties under her belt.
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6th century for Mandhana on home soil in 50th outing
This was Mandhana's 6th WODI ton on home soil. She has amassed 2,258 runs from 50 matches at home. She averages 47.04. In addition to six tons, she also owns 15 fifties.
Fastest ton
2nd-fastest hundred in WODIs
Earlier in the contest, Beth Mooney of Australia hammered a 57-ball hundred, registering the joint-2nd fastest century in terms of balls faced. Mandhana then trumped the Aussie star by hitting a 50-ball hundred. Fastest hundreds in Women's ODIs (by balls faced) 45 - Meg Lanning vs NZ-W, North Sydney Oval, 2012 50 - Smriti Mandhana vs AUS-W, Delhi, 2025 57 - Karen Rolton vs SA-W, Lincoln, 2000 57 - Beth Mooney vs IND-W, Delhi, 2025
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Joint-2nd most hundreds in WODIs
As mentioned, Mandhana now owns 13 WODI tons. She has equaled Suzie Bates in terms of hundreds in Women's ODIs. Only Meg Lanning (15) has more hundreds.
Other feats
Other records made by Mandhana with this century
As per Cricbuzz, Mandhana now owns the joint-2nd most hundreds against an opponent in Women's ODIs. 6 - Meg Lanning vs NZ-W 4 - Tammy Beaumont vs SA-W 4 - Nat Sciver-Brunt vs AUS-W 4 - Smriti Mandhana vs AUS-W For the 2nd time in her WODI career, Mandhana has hit hundreds in consecutive innings for India Women (also in June 2024). For the 2nd year running, Mandhana has hit 4 hundreds in a calendar year (WODIs).
Kohli
Mandhana breaks this record of Virat Kohli
Mandhana has hit the fastest ODI hundred for India, including men's cricket. She has bettered a 52-ball hundred registered by Virat Kohli against the Aussies in 2013. Fastest ODI hundreds for India (Men's or Women's) 50 - Smriti Mandhana vs AUS-W, Delhi, 2025 52 - Virat Kohli vs AUS, Jaipur, 2013 60 - Virender Sehwag vs NZ, Hamilton, 2009 61 - Virat Kohli vs AUS, Nagpur, 2013