NEW DELHI: India skipper Smriti Mandhana continued her sensational form, smashing a blistering century in the third Women’s ODI against Ireland at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday.
Mandhana’s 70-ball hundred set a new record as the fastest century by an Indian woman in ODIs, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur‘s previous mark of 87 balls against South Africa.
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This remarkable knock marked Mandhana’s 10th ODI century, tying her with England’s Tammy Beaumont for third-most centuries in women’s ODIs. The list is led by Australian great Meg Lanning with 15 centuries, followed by New Zealand’s Suzie Bates with 13.
Fastest hundreds for India Women in ODIs (by balls taken)
- 70 – Smriti Mandhana vs IRE-W, Rajkot, 2025
- 87 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs SA-W, Bengaluru, 2024
- 90 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs AUS-W, Derby, 2017
- 90 – Jemimah Rodrigues vs IRE-W, Rajkot, 2025
- 98 – Harleen Deol vs WI-W, Vadodara, 2024
Mandhana, alongside her opening partner Pratika Rawal, forged a 200-run partnership, leaving Ireland’s bowlers searching for answers against their relentless assault.
The 28-year-old reached her milestone in style, taking a quick two off Arlene Kelly in the 24th over. The crowd erupted in cheers as Mandhana acknowledged the applause with a radiant smile.
Most hundreds in Women’s ODIs
- 15 – Meg Lanning
- 13 – Suzie Bates
- 10 – Tammy Beaumont
- 10 – Smriti Mandhana
- 9 – Chamari Athapaththu
- 9 – Charlotte Edwards
- 9 – Nat Sciver-Brunt
She was eventually dismissed for 135, off 80 balls, which included seven sixes and 12 fours. Ireland’s Orla Prendergast got the prized wicket as Ava Canning took a regulation catch at short fine leg in the 27th over. By then, Mandhana had added 233 runs for the opening wicket with Rawal.
India, already leading the three-match series 2-0, showcased their dominance yet again. Mandhana’s decision to bat first proved fruitful as the Indian batters capitalised on the conditions.
The hosts made two changes to their lineup, with Tanuja Kanwar and Minnu Mani replacing Saima Thakor and Priya Mishra. For Ireland, the unchanged XI struggled to contain the Indian onslaught, with their bowlers unable to make breakthroughs in the innings.
Mandhana’s stellar performance further solidifies her status as one of the finest batters in women’s cricket.
Highest partnerships for India Women in WODIs (any wicket)
- 320 – Punam Raut & Deepti Sharma vs IRE-W, Potchefstroom, 2017
- 258* – Mithali Raj & Reshma Gandhi vs IRE-W, Milton Keynes, 1999
- 233 – Smriti Mandhana & Pratika Rawal vs IRE-W, Rajkot, 2025
- 223* – Anjum Chopra & Jaya Sharma vs PAK-W, Karachi, 2005
- 190 – Smriti Mandhana & Jemimah Rodrigues vs NZ-W, Napier, 2019
