Smriti Mandhana Smashes Records with 77-Ball Century to Power India to Victory Against Australia

Indian women's cricket star Smriti Mandhana continued her sensational form on September 17, 2025, by smashing a blistering century against Australia in the second ODI at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Mandhana scored 117 runs off just 91 balls, including 14 fours and four sixes, leading India to a commanding 102-run victory that leveled the three-match series at 1-1.

Her century was reached in a mere 77 balls, marking the second-fastest ODI hundred by an Indian woman and the fastest against Australia. This achievement brought Mandhana's total ODI centuries as an opener to 12, equaling the all-time world record previously held by New Zealand's Suzie Bates and England’s Tammy Beaumont. Remarkably, Mandhana accomplished this in only 106 innings, significantly fewer than Bates’ 130 and Beaumont’s 113 innings.

Mandhana’s dynamic innings featured a significant partnership of 70 runs for the first wicket alongside Pratika Rawal before Rawal was dismissed on 25. Mandhana carried on to dominate the innings, showcasing her aggressive style and technical prowess.

Her performance not only solidified her status as one of the premier batters in women's cricket but also enabled her to reclaim the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI rankings for women batters. Additionally, she made history by becoming the first woman in ODI history to score three or more centuries in two separate calendar years, having scored four ODI hundreds in 2024 and already three in 2025.

This landmark innings also cemented her place ahead of many contemporaries, placing her third on the list of most ODI centuries behind Australia's Meg Lanning (15) and Suzie Bates (13). Mandhana’s ongoing consistency and flair have been integral to India’s success in international women’s cricket, inspiring a new generation of cricketers.

Following India’s formidable total of 292, Australia struggled in response and were bowled out for 190 in 40.5 overs, handing India a dominant victory in front of their home crowd.

Smriti Mandhana’s recent feats reflect her continued evolution as a world-class cricketer and promise exciting prospects for the upcoming Women's World Cup and beyond.