Smriti Mandhana Makes History as First Indian Woman to Score Centuries in All Formats

Historic Achievement by Smriti Mandhana

On Saturday, Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history by becoming the first female player from India to score centuries across all formats of international cricket.

This remarkable milestone was achieved during the first T20I of a five-match series against England, held in Nottingham. Mandhana showcased her prowess by scoring 112 runs off just 62 deliveries, hitting 15 boundaries and three sixes, achieving a strike rate of 180.65.

Joining an Elite Group

Mandhana is now among an exclusive group of only five players globally who have accomplished the feat of scoring centuries in all formats of women's cricket. The other notable players include England's Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt, and Australia's Beth Mooney. Notably, her captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who is sidelined due to a head injury, is the only other Indian woman to have scored a T20I fifty.

Match Summary: India vs England

In the match, England won the toss and chose to bowl first. Mandhana's partnership with Shafali Varma, which yielded 77 runs, set a solid foundation for India. Varma contributed 20 runs off 22 balls, including three fours. Following this, Mandhana and Harleen Deol formed a 94-run partnership, with Deol scoring 43 runs off 23 balls, hitting seven fours. India concluded their innings at 210/5 in 20 overs, with Lauren Bell taking three wickets for 27 runs. England now requires 211 runs to take the lead in the series.