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

Smriti Mandhana Achieves Historic Feat: First Indian Woman to Score Centuries in All Formats

Smriti Mandhana, the dynamic batter from Team India, has carved her name into cricket history by becoming the first Indian woman cricketer to achieve centuries in all three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

This significant milestone was reached during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 112 runs off just 62 balls.

Leading as captain, Mandhana showcased a dominant display, featuring 15 fours and three impressive sixes. Her aggressive yet composed innings propelled India to a formidable total of 210/5 in 20 overs, marking their highest-ever T20I score against England.

This century was also Mandhana's first in T20Is, completing a rare feat that no other Indian woman batter has achieved. Her century set an aggressive tone early in the innings, combining elegance with power. She effectively countered England’s top spinners, such as Sophie Ecclestone, with fearless strokeplay.

Valuable contributions also came from Harleen Deol, who scored 43 off 23 balls, and Deepti Sharma, who remained not out with 7 off 3 balls. India maintained a strong run rate throughout the innings. Lauren Bell was the most successful of England’s bowlers, taking three wickets.

Mandhana's achievement places her among a select few cricketers globally, both male and female, who have scored centuries in all three formats of the game. Her milestone represents a defining moment not only for her career but also for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring a new generation of cricketers to dream big and overcome barriers.

With this commanding performance, Mandhana has reaffirmed her position as the face of Indian women’s cricket, demonstrating consistency, fearlessness, and record-breaking ability.