In the second One-Day International against Australia, Mandhana smashes India's second-quickest century, breaking previous records.
In a thrilling display of batting prowess, Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana scored her 12th ODI century during a recent match, equalling England's Tammy Beaumont's tally of centuries in the format. Mandhana's impressive innings, marked by 77 deliveries and featuring 12 fours and 4 sixes, propelled India to a formidable total of 292 runs. This achievement moves her up to the seventh-highest run-getter in ODIs, overtaking New Zealand's Amy Satterthwaite. The match saw significant contributions from Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Sneh Rana, who provided crucial late cameos. Sharma scored 40 runs off 53 balls, Ghosh contributed 29 runs off 33 deliveries, and Rana scored a brisk 24 off just 18 balls. Mandhana's century, achieved in the same match where Australia dismissed her, was also the fastest for India at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. It is the second-fastest century in India's ODI history, surpassed only by Mithali Raj's 70-ball effort. The Indian opener also made history by becoming the first player in women's ODIs to register three or more centuries in two different calendar years. In 2024, no player is explicitly documented as having scored more than three centuries in two different calendar years, but Mandhana achieved this feat and is among the top century scorers overall. Meg Lanning holds the record for the most centuries across years with 15 in total. Mandhana needed 106 innings to achieve this, while Beaumont needed 130. Mandhana moved to the summit of the ODI batting rankings on the eve of the contest, further highlighting her consistent form and impactful performances. In the first ODI, Mandhana had scored 58 runs off 63 balls, including six fours and two sixes. The exact match details for this and the century-scoring innings are yet to be specified. The team's performance, led by Mandhana's stellar form, will undoubtedly be a key factor for India as they continue their journey in the ongoing series.
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