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Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is exciting, MandanaThe captain of the Indian women’s cricket team rewrote the record books by smashing India’s fastest century in the third One-Day International (ODI) against Ireland. Mandana’s explosive innings not only sent India into a possible series whitewash but also sent fans into a frenzy celebrating a historic moment in Indian women’s cricket.
Smriti Mandhana hits milestone
Mandhana reached 100 in just 70 deliveries, surpassing Harmanpreet KaurThe previous record for the fastest ODI hundred was 87 balls set by an Indian woman. Her tapping isn’t just about speed; It’s a masterclass of offensive strokes, graceful shots all over the ground. The game included 14 boundaries and 3 sixes, showcasing her ability to dominate her opponents from the get-go.
India’s fastest hundreds in WODI (by balls):
- 70 – Smriti Mandhana vs Ireland, Rajkot 2025
- 87 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs South Africa, Bengaluru 2024
- 90 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs Australia, Derby 2017
- 90 – Jemima Rodriguez vs Ireland, Rajkot 2025
- 98 – Harleen Deol vs West Indies, Vadodara
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A historic partnership with Pratika Rawal
Mandhana was eliminated from the tournament after she shot an impressive 135 in Rajkot Pratika Rawal A new chapter was written in the history of Indian women’s cricket. Their 233-run partnership in the opening wicket against Ireland is now India’s third-highest partnership in women’s one-day internationals. This landmark stand goes beyond iconic partnerships such as a record 320 runs poonam raut and Deepti Sharma Against Ireland in 2017 and achieved an unbeaten run of 258 Mithali Raj and Reshma Gandhi Back in 1999, this achievement not only highlighted the dynamic batting abilities of India’s top players but also marked a historic moment in the ongoing series, further cementing Mandana’s legacy in the sport.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Only 70 balls are needed for Smriti Mandhana! ⚡️#AaliRe #INDVIRE pic.twitter.com/CQwKqtiu6d
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 15, 2025
SMRITI MANDHANA – The fastest Indian in women’s cricket 📢
– The backbone of India’s batting. pic.twitter.com/KxKgUE8ViY
——Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 15, 2025
Century of Smriti Mandhana 🔥pic.twitter.com/2nt5t0lNMO
— Vinay (@Koxassassin) January 15, 2025
1⃣3⃣5⃣runs
8⃣0⃣ deliveries
1⃣2⃣Foursome
7⃣ six pointsEnding with a huge banging sound #IndiaTeam Captain👏👏
Update content▶️ https://t.co/xOe6thhPiL#INDVIRE | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/Jb7xP81Il5
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 15, 2025
Virat Kohli 🤝🏻 Smriti Mandhana.
– Fastest ODI hundreds in Indian men’s and women’s cricket. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/KFtcN3G3sb
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 15, 2025
SMRITI MANDHANA’S CLASSIC AND ELEGANCE.
– The best in the world. ⭐pic.twitter.com/ZbwdbNJ99K
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) January 15, 2025
Fastest centuries by Indian women in WODI
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𝟳𝟬*: Smriti Mandhana vs. 🇮🇪, today**
87: Harmanpreet Kaur vs 🇿🇦, 2024
90: Jemima Rodriguez vs 🇮🇪, 2025
90: Harmanpreet Kaur vs 🇦🇺, 2017
98: Harleen Deol vs 🏝, 2024#INDVIRE #INDWvsIREW pic.twitter.com/FPsaRXVYSn— Kishan Kishore (@itskishankishor) January 15, 2025
🚨Historic moments in Rajkot🚨
Smriti Mandhana, the first Asian to complete 1000 runs in women’s ODIs.
— Tabrez Alam (@Alam_Tabrez_) January 15, 2025
Smriti Mandhana scores her 10th WODI hundred against Ireland at Rakot today in her third WODI 👏 and also the fastest WODI ton by an Indian woman batsman! Great work by Smriti👏🇮🇳🏏
— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) January 15, 2025
Fastest ODI hundreds by an Indian woman
70 balls – Smriti Mandhana v IRE, Today
87 balls – Harmanpreet Kaur v SA, 2024
90 balls – Harmanpreet Kaur v AUS, 2017
90 points – Jemima Rodriguez v IRE, 2025
98 balls – Harleen Deol v. WI, 2024 pic.twitter.com/eeHmdysLWo— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 15, 2025
Fastest Women’s ODI percentages per team:
🇦🇺 – Meg Lanning (45b)
🇳🇿 – Sophie Devine (59b)
🇱🇰 – Chamari Athapaththu (60b)
🏴ѠѠѠѠѠЁ – Nat Sciver-Brent (66b)
🇮🇳 – SMRITI MANDHANA (70b)*
🏝️ – Deandra Dodin (71b)
🇳🇱 – Pauline Ter Best(81b)— Chrissy (@LuciferStan07) January 15, 2025
Also read: Top 5 Indian Women’s ODI Scores
This article was first published in women’s cricket websiteone cricket era company.
