Mandhana Makes History: First Indian Woman to Score Centuries in All Cricket Formats

Smriti Mandhana, the dynamic batter from Team India, has achieved a remarkable milestone, solidifying her place in cricket history. She is now the first Indian woman cricketer to record centuries in all three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Smriti Mandhana celebrates her record-breaking century.

This historic moment unfolded during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered a spectacular innings, scoring 112 runs off just 62 balls.

Leading as captain, Mandhana demonstrated exceptional dominance, hitting 15 fours and three impressive sixes. Her aggressive yet controlled 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 achievement that no other Indian woman batter had accomplished. Her century set a strong tone early in the match, combining elegance and power, effectively neutralizing England's top spinners, including Sophie Ecclestone, with fearless strokeplay.

Alongside Mandhana's stellar performance, Harleen Deol contributed a valuable 43 runs off 23 balls, and Deepti Sharma added 7 not out off 3 balls, helping India maintain a high run rate throughout the innings. Lauren Bell was the most successful of England’s bowlers, taking three wickets.

Mandhana's accomplishment places her among an elite group of cricketers globally, both male and female, who have scored centuries in all three formats of the game. This milestone is a defining moment not only for her career but also for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring a new generation of cricketers to pursue their dreams and overcome barriers.

With this commanding performance, Mandhana has once again proven why she is a leading figure in Indian women’s cricket—consistent, fearless, and record-breaking.