The Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium was buzzing with excitement Smriti Mandhancaptain of the Indian women’s cricket team, smashed the fastest century for India in the 3rd One Day International (ODI) against Ireland, rewriting the record books. Mandhana’s explosive moves not only catapulted India towards a probable series, but also sent fans into a frenzy, celebrating a historic moment in Indian women’s cricket.
Smriti Mandhana’s milestone typing
Mandhana reached her hundred off just 70 deliveries, surpassing it Harmanpreet KaurPrevious record by an Indian woman of 87 balls for the fastest ODI hundred. Her typing wasn’t just for speed; it was a masterclass in aggressive hitting with elegant groundstrokes. The innings included 14 boundaries and 3 sixes, showing her ability to dominate the opposition from the start.
Fastest hundreds for India in WODIs (by balls taken):
- 70 – Smriti Mandhana v Ireland, Rajkot 2025
- 87 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs South Africa, Bengaluru 2024
- 90 – Harmanpreet Kaur vs Australia, Derby 2017
- 90 – Jemimah Rodrigues v Ireland, Rajkot 2025
- 98 – Harleen Deol v West Indies, Vadodara 2024
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Historic partnership with Pratika Rawal
After Mandhana was dismissed for a brilliant 135 in Rajkot, her partnership with Practice Rawal carved a new chapter in the annals of Indian women’s cricket. Their 233-run partnership for the opening score against Ireland is now the third highest partnership for India in Women’s One Day Internationals. This monumental stand surpassed iconic partnerships like the 320-run record I am full of Raut and Deepti Sharma against Ireland in 2017 and 258 unbeaten runs Mithali Raj and Reshma Gandhi way back in 1999. This achievement not only highlights the dynamic batting power at the top of the Indian order but also marks a historic moment in the ongoing streak, further cementing Mandhana’s legacy in the sport.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻 💯 फूर ज्डिया – Smriti Mandhana only needed 70 balls! ⚡️#AaliRe #INDVIRE pic.twitter.com/CQwKqtiu6d
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 15, 2025
SMRITI MANDHANA – THE FASTEST ODI HUNDRED BY AN INDIAN IN WOMEN’S CRICKET 📢
– The backbone of Indian batting. pic.twitter.com/KxKgUE8ViY
— Ivanovi. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 15, 2025
Century for Smriti Mandhana 🔥pic.twitter.com/2nt5t0lNMO
— Vinay (@Koxassassin) January 15, 2025
1⃣3⃣5⃣ runs
8⃣0⃣ delivery
1⃣2⃣ Fours
7⃣ sixesThe end of a terrible blow from #Indian team Captain 👏👏
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/xOe6thhPiL#INDVIRE | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/Jb7xP81Il5
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 15, 2025
Virat Kohli 🤝🏻 Smriti Mandhan.
– Fastest ODI hundred for India in men’s and women’s cricket. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/KFtcN3G3sb
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 15, 2025
CLASS AND ELEGANCE OF SMRITI MANDHANA.
– The best in the world. ⭐pic.twitter.com/ZbwdbNJ99K
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) January 15, 2025
Fastest century by an Indian woman in WODIs
[Balls Faced]
𝟳𝟬* : Smriti Mandhana vs 🇮🇪, TODAY**
87: Harmanpreet Kaur vs 🇿🇦, 2024
90: Jemimah Rodrigues vs. 🇮🇪, 2025.
90: Harmanpreet Kaur vs 🇦🇺, 2017
98: Harleen Deol vs. 🏝, 2024#INDVIRE #INDWvsIREW pic.twitter.com/FPsaRXVYSn— Kishan Kishor (@itskishankishor) January 15, 2025
🚨 HISTORICAL MOMENT AT RAJKOT 🚨
Smriti Mandhana, the first Asian woman to complete 10 hundreds in women’s ODIs.
— Tabrez Alam (@Alam_Tabrez_) January 15, 2025
10th WODI hundred for Smriti Mandhan, against Ireland in Rakot today in 3rd WODI👏 and also FASTEST WODI ton by an Indian woman !!! Great stuff from Smriti👏🇮🇳🏏
— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) January 15, 2025
Fastest ODI hundreds by Indian women
70 balls – Smriti Mandhana vs IRE, TODAY
87 balls – Harmanpreet Kaur v SA, 2024
90 balls – Harmanpreet Kaur vs AUS, 2017
90 Balls – Jemimah Rodrigues v IRE, 2025
98 Balls – Harleen Deol v WI, 2024 pic.twitter.com/eeHmdysLWo— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 15, 2025
Fastest hundreds in women’s ODIs for each team:
🇦🇺 – Meg Lanning (45b)
🇳🇿 – Sophie Devine (59b)
🇱🇰 – Chamari Athapatthu (60b)
🏴적적적적적적 – Nat Sciver-Brunt (66b)
🇮🇳 – SMRITI MANDHANA (70b)*
🏝️ – Deandra Dottin (71b)
🇳🇱 – Pauline te Beest (81b)— Krish (@LuciferStan07) January 15, 2025
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