Smriti Mandhana Makes History, First Indian Woman to Score Centuries in All Cricket Formats

Smriti Mandhana, the dynamic batter from Team India, has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Indian woman cricketer to record centuries in all three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Smriti Mandhana celebrates her record-breaking century.

The groundbreaking moment occurred during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered a breathtaking innings, scoring 112 runs off a mere 62 balls.

Leading as captain, Mandhana showcased a dominant performance, smashing 15 boundaries and three towering sixes. Her aggressive yet composed innings propelled India to a formidable total of 210/5 in 20 overs – their highest-ever T20I score against England.

Mandhana's record-breaking century was also her first in T20Is, completing a rare feat that had eluded all other Indian women batters until now. Her century established a strong foundation early on, combining elegance and power, while expertly countering England’s key spinners, including Sophie Ecclestone, with bold strokeplay.

Other valuable contributions came from Harleen Deol, who scored 43 runs off 23 balls, and Deepti Sharma, who remained not out with 7 runs off 3 balls. India maintained a consistently high run rate throughout the innings. Lauren Bell emerged as England’s most successful bowler, claiming three wickets, but the damage had already been inflicted.

Mandhana’s accomplishment places her among a select group of cricketers globally, both male and female, who have achieved centuries across all three formats of the game. This milestone marks a significant moment not only for her career but also for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring a new generation of cricketers to aspire to greatness and overcome challenges.

With this commanding performance, Mandhana has reinforced her position as the leading figure in Indian women’s cricket, known for her consistency, fearless approach, and record-breaking achievements.