Smriti Mandhana scripts history; Breaks her own record to register fastest ODI hundred by an Indian Women's cricketer

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :September 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM

Modified at :September 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM

(Courtesy : BCCI)

Smriti Mandhana hammered a century off just 50 deliveries vs Australia Women in 3rd ODI.

India Women’s Cricket Team opener Smriti Mandhana has scripted history with her century during the third WODI against Australia Women’s Cricket Team on Saturday, September 20. The left-handed batter registered the fastest century for her side in ODI cricket off just 50 deliveries.

She broke her own record of fastest WODI ton by an Indian batter, which she achieved against Ireland Women in January 2025, off 70 balls. During her innings against Australia Women, Mandhana scored 125 runs off 63 balls, smacking 17 fours and five sixes.

Moreover, Mandhana’s ton in 50 balls is also the second fastest century in Women’s ODI cricket with Australia’s Meg Lanning grabbing the top spot with her ton off 45 deliveries. Mandhana registered her 13th century in ODI cricket, equalling New Zealand batter Suzie Bates’ tally.

Smriti Mandhana celebrates her ODI hundred — Smriti Mandhana. (Image Source: BCCI)

Top five Fastest hundreds in Women’s ODIs (by balls faced)

Meg Lanning (AUS-W) – 45 balls vs NZ-W, 2012
Smriti Mandhana (IND-W) – 50 balls vs AUS-W, 2025
Karen Rolton (AUS-W) – 57 balls vs SA-W, 2000
Beth Mooney (AUS-W) – 57 balls vs IND-W, 2025
Sophie Devine (NZ-W) – 59 balls vs IRE-W 2018

Talking about the match, Australia Women set a gigantic target of 413 runs for India Women. Opting to bat first, Beth Mooney (138) scored a spectacular century to power the team to a mammoth total.

Georgia Voll (81) and Ellyse Perry (68) scored crucial half-centuries as Australia Women finished with 412/10 in 47.5 Overs. During the encounter, Beth Mooney also scripted the record for the joint third-fastest century in Women’s ODI cricket off 57 deliveries.

During the chase, India Women lost opener Pratika Rawal cheaply for 10 runs. However, Mandhana slammed a ton to provide a solid start to the team. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (52) also scored a half-century. Later, Deepti Sharma (72 off 58) and Sneh Rana (35 off 41) also contributed with the bat.

However, India Women lost the game by 43 runs as they were bowled out for 369.

Who holds the record for the fastest ODI century for India Women?

Smriti Mandhana holds the record for the fastest ODI century for India Women off 50 deliveries.

Who holds the record for the fastest ODI century in Women’s cricket?

Australia’s Meg Lanning (45 balls) holds the record for the fastest ODI century in women’s cricket.

Who holds the record for most ODI centuries for India Women?

Smiriti Mandhana (13) holds the record for most ODI centuries for India Women.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.