Smriti Mandhana has embraced her role as captain with remarkable poise. She made history in the 3rd ODI against Ireland at the Niranjan Shah Stadium by scoring a blistering century off just 70 balls, marking the fastest ODI hundred in the match.
Mandhana broke Harmanpreet Kaur’s record as India’s captain held the record with a 87-ball ton Vs South Africa. It was followed by another Harmanpreet Kaur masterclass and Jemimah Rodrigues and Harleen Deol, the two stars of the team also make the cut.
Fastest ODI hundred by Indian women cricket
| Player Name | Opposition | Balls Faced |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Ireland | 70 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | South Africa | 87 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Australia | 90 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Ireland | 90 |
| Harleen Deol | West Indie | 98 |
Smriti Mandhana’s 10th ODI hundred
The opener smashed nine boundaries and four sixes to earn her 10th ODI century. Her blazing ton is tied with former England cricketer Charlotte Edwards’ 2012 record of being the joint-seventh quickest in the format.
India opted to bat first in this meaningless encounter, and Mandhana and fellow opener Pratika Rawal created an incredible partnership of more than 200 runs. India has established an insurmountable lead with a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
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