Maharashtra batter breaks record for fastest century in Women's T20s
What's the story
Kiran Navgire, an opener for the Maharashtra cricket team, has shattered the record for the fastest century in women's T20 cricket. She achieved this remarkable feat during the Women's T20 Trophy on Friday. In a blistering innings, Navgire scored a 34-ball century and finished with an impressive 106 runs off just 35 balls. Her explosive performance helped Maharashtra defeat Punjab with eight overs to spare in Nagpur.
New record
Navgire's innings surpasses Sophie Devine's record
Navgire's innings surpassed the previous record for the fastest women's T20 century, held by Sophie Devine. The New Zealand cricketer had scored a 36-ball century in January 2021 while playing for Wellington against Otago. Navgire's strike-rate of 302.86 makes her performance the only women's T20 century to have a 300-plus strike-rate, adding to its historic nature.
Team achievement
Navgire's innings helps Maharashtra set another record
Navgire's blistering innings also helped Maharashtra set a new record for the lowest team total to include an individual hundred in women's T20s. The team's total of 113 runs for one wicket in eight overs surpassed the previous record of 123 runs in a CSA T20 match where Annerie Dercksen scored an unbeaten 106.
Career highlights
Who is Kiran Navgire?
Navgire, who hails from Mire in Maharashtra's Solapur district, first caught the eye during the 2022 Women's T20 Trophy. She had hit 35 sixes while playing for Nagaland. Navgire also became the first Indian woman to score over 150 runs in a T20 match with her 162 off 76 balls against Arunachal Pradesh. Despite her stellar performances, she hasn't been a part of the national side since October 2022's Women's Asia Cup.