Most ODI Centuries In Women: In a remarkable batting effort, Smriti Mandhana achieved her 12th ODI century as part of the second ODI of the series against Australia on September 17, 2025. This was a remarkable achievement at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh during the INDW vs AUSW one-day international.
Mandhana reached her century in just 77 deliveries, making her the second-fastest Indian woman in ODIs to achieve the landmark. This blistering century also took her to 3rd most ODI centuries for a player in women’s cricket alongside England’s Tammy Beaumont.
Smriti Mandhana Joins the Most ODI Centuries In Women List
With this century, Mandhana became one of the all-time great batters in women’s ODIs. She is currently third on the list of players who have scored most centuries in women’s ODIs behind only Meg Lanning (15 centuries) and Suzie Bates (13 centuries).
Mandhana’s quick-fire century also tied her with Tammy Beaumont and Suzie Bates for the world record for the most ODI centuries by an opening batter, with all three now boasting 12 centuries in the format.
A Historic Century in the INDW vs AUSW 2nd ODI
Australia skipper Alyssa Healy elected to field first after winning the toss, and the way was paved for Mandhana to register a dominating innings. Mandhana demonstrated her aggressive mindset from the very beginning, taking on the Australian bowling unit and hitting the boundary within no time. She completed her century in 77 deliveries, with the hundred coming off the very first ball of the 29th over.
This century, during which she struck 14 fours and 4 sixes, was an extension of Mandhana’s rich run of form in 2025. Earlier this year, she had scored a century off merely 70 balls against Ireland, breaking the record for India’s quickest ODI century.
Records Shattered by Mandhana and Rawal
Mandhana’s association with opening partner Pratika Rawal was historic in every sense. The two became the first-ever pair to record more than 1,000 partnership runs for any wicket in a calendar year in women’s ODIs. The duo also established a record for most runs in an Indian opening pair in ODI history.
Mandhana’s assertive strategy was clear from the beginning, as she hit Ashleigh Gardner for a six off the second over. By reaching her half-century with another six from Georgia Wareham off the 16th over, she had already demonstrated her will to take control. Mandhana soon got a lifeline when she was dropped by Darcie Brown close to the boundary, and she could go on and pursue her century.
Mandhana’s Knock Ends
Mandhana’s crease stay came to an end in the 33rd over, when she got out for 117 runs off 91 balls. She was caught deep mid-wicket by Gardner from the bowling of Jess Jonassen, ending her masterful innings. India were in comfortable positions at 192/4 after 32.2 overs when she got out.
Mandhana’s Legacy in Women’s ODI Cricket
With her 12th ODI century, Smriti Mandhana is still cementing herself as one of the best batters in women’s cricket. As she rises up the list for the most ODI centuries in women’s cricket, her flair and consistency at the crease make her a force to be counted with in world cricket.
Her scorching knock for INDW against AUSW 2nd ODI contributes to an already illustrious career and helps her inch closer to joining the exclusive club of women’s cricket icons such as Meg Lanning and Suzie Bates. With Mandhana breaking records left, right, and centre, cricket enthusiasts around the globe wait with bated breath for her next milestone.
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