January 15th 2025.
In a fiery display of skill and power, Indian skipper Smriti Mandhana blazed her way to a record-breaking century in the third ODI against Ireland in Rajkot. Taking charge of the team in the absence of regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana showed her prowess with the bat as she reached the milestone in just 70 balls, making it the fastest century by an Indian in women's cricket.
The dynamic opener's innings was a sight to behold, as she hit 12 boundaries and seven sixes in her impressive knock of 135 runs. However, her magnificent display came to an end when she was caught by Orla Prendergast at short fine leg. But by then, Mandhana had already etched her name in the record books, surpassing Kaur's previous record of a century in 87 balls against South Africa in Bengaluru last year.
Mandhana's century is now the joint-seventh fastest in the format, matching the feat achieved by former England cricketer Charlotte Edwards in 2012. In addition, with her 10th ODI century, Mandhana has also climbed up to joint third on the list of most centuries in women's ODIs, alongside England's Tammy Beaumont. The top spot on the list is held by former Australia captain Meg Lanning, followed by New Zealand's Suzie Bates.
It was truly a remarkable performance by Mandhana, showcasing her exceptional talent and solidifying her position as one of the top players in women's cricket. With her record-breaking century, she has not only made her team proud, but also left a mark on the international cricket scene.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
