• Smriti Mandhana smashed a tremendous century in the third ODI against Ireland.

  • It was Mandhana’s 10th hundred in the 50-over format.

IND-W vs IRE-W: Fans go wild as Smriti Mandhana hits fastest ODI hundred for India
Smriti Mandhana smashes a brilliant ton for India

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The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium was electric with excitement as Smriti Mandhana, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, smashed the fastest century for India in the 3rd One Day International (ODI) against Ireland, rewriting the record books. Mandhana’s explosive innings not only catapulted India towards a likely series whitewash but also sent fans into a frenzy, celebrating a historic moment in Indian women’s cricket.

A milestone knock by Smriti Mandhana

Mandhana reached her hundred off just 70 deliveries, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur‘s previous record of 87 balls for the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian woman. Her knock was not just about speed; it was a masterclass in aggressive batting with elegant strokes all around the ground. The innings included 14 boundaries and 3 sixes, showcasing her ability to dominate the opposition from the outset.

Fastest hundreds for India in WODIs (by balls taken):

  • 70 – Smriti Mandhana vs Ireland, Rajkot 2025
  • 87 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs South Africa, Bengaluru 2024
  • 90 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs Australia, Derby 2017
  • 90 – Jemimah Rodrigues vs Ireland, Rajkot 2025
  • 98 – Harleen Deol vs West Indies, Vadodara 2024

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A historic partnership with Pratika Rawal

After Mandhana was dismissed for a splendid 135 in Rajkot, her partnership with Pratika Rawal etched a new chapter in the annals of Indian women’s cricket. Their 233-run partnership for the opening wicket against Ireland now stands as the third-highest partnership for India in Women’s One Day Internationals. This monumental stand surpassed iconic partnerships like the 320-run record by Punam Raut and Deepti Sharma against Ireland in 2017 and the 258-run unbeaten effort by Mithali Raj and Reshma Gandhi back in 1999. This achievement not only highlights the dynamic batting prowess at the top of the Indian order but also signifies a historic moment in the ongoing series, further cementing Mandhana’s legacy in the sport.

Here is how fans reacted:

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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