Smriti Mandhana Scripts History with Fastest ODI Century by an Indian. Smriti Mandhana has made her mark in cricket with one of the most phenomenal innings in women’s cricket history. In the third ODI at Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Indian opener cracked 125 runs in just 63 balls, including 17 fours and five sixes, while chasing down Australia’s imposing target of 413 runs.
Her century was achieved in 50 balls, making it the fastest ODI century by an Indian man or woman. She broke Virat Kohli’s record of 52 balls against Australia in 2013. It was also the second-fastest century in Women’s ODIs, behind Meg Lanning’s 45-ball century.
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This was Mandhana’s 13th ODI century, placing her joint-second on the all-time WODI centuries list alongside Suzie Bates, with only Meg Lanning ahead with 15. She then became the first and only Indian to hit back-to-back WODI centuries on two occasions, taking her brilliant consistency to another level.
Mandhana now also holds the fastest 50 and fastest 100 for India in Women’s ODIs as well as the joint-most centuries by any batter against Australia, cementing her power over the current world champions.
| Record | Smriti Mandhana’s Feat |
|---|---|
| Fastest ODI century by an Indian | 50 balls vs AUS (2025) |
| Second-fastest WODI century | 50 balls |
| Joint-second most WODI centuries | 13 |
| Back-to-back centuries twice | Only Indian to do so |
| Most WODI centuries vs AUS | 4 (joint record) |
Although India lost the difficult chase, Mandhana’s fearless approach kept the contest alive, and supporters around the world recognized her efforts. In the context of the pressure, the opposition, and the size of the target, her innings of 125 runs off 63 balls will undoubtedly be remembered in the future as one of the most iconic innings played in women’s cricket history.
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Mandhana’s brilliance adds to the growing legacy of women’s cricket but also goes a long way to boost Indian women’s cricket, leading into global tournaments next year.