From a precocious prodigy to one of the most elegant and dependable batters in world cricket, Smriti Mandhana has built a legacy that goes far beyond numbers. As she steps onto the field for her 150th T20 International, it’s not just a personal milestone, it’s a celebration of her unwavering consistency, effortless class, and quiet commitment to the game.
Over the years, Mandhana has grown into the heartbeat of Indian women’s cricket, a timer of the ball who makes batting look like poetry in motion, and a trailblazer who has inspired a generation of cricketers to dream bigger.
With a dazzling stroke range and remarkable temperament, she has become a cornerstone of India’s batting lineup. Over the course of 149 T20I matches, Smriti has amassed 3873 runs, including 30 half-centuries and a historic maiden century of 112 against England, now the highest individual T20I score by an Indian woman.
Her recent century at Trent Bridge in 2025 was not just a personal milestone, but a masterclass that powered India to one of their biggest wins in women’s T20Is. That iconic knock also propelled her to No. 3 in the ICC T20I batting rankings, with a career-best rating of 771, trailing only global stars Beth Mooney and Hayley Matthews.
Whether she’s piercing the covers with finesse or lifting the dressing room spirit with her smile, Smriti has become synonymous with elegance, resilience and leadership. In this special tribute, we hear from those who’ve walked alongside her on this journey, sharing dressing rooms, partnerships and unforgettable moments.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur reflected on Smriti’s journey with admiration, “It’s a great achievement as a player, because when we start playing cricket, we always have a dream to play for the country. The way she’s hitting the ball, I think, that is something which is totally different from others, and she has a lot of time when she’s batting. She made batting look so easy, the way she was handling the England bowlers. The way she played the last game, I think that was outstanding to watch.”
Head coach Amol Muzumdar echoed the pride in the camp, “Head coach Amol Muzumdar echoed the pride in the camp, “Now here she’s playing her 150th game, it’s such a big occasion. Very rarely you get these kinds of players. She is just class, fantastic and a touch player. Smriti plays with elegance in this white ball format.”
India’s Jemimah Rodrigues also shared her admiration, “She’s only the second Indian woman to reach 150 T20Is, and that says everything about her dedication. Smriti is setting the right standards for all of us. She’s always dreamt big, always dreamt of being the number 1 batter in the entire world, always dreamt of lifting the world cup, how she can be that person to make sure the team wins the world cup.”
Smriti’s brilliance isn’t limited to one opposition; here is her highest scores that she recorded playing across the globe:
- 112 vs England
- 87 vs Ireland
- 86 vs New Zealand
- 83 vs Australia
- 77 vs West Indies
- 63* vs Pakistan
- 60 vs Sri Lanka
- 57 vs South Africa
- 55* vs Bangladesh
As India celebrates this landmark moment, Smriti Mandhana’s story continues to inspire. With each graceful cover drive and every milestone, she crosses, she reminds us that cricket is not just a game, its art, and she is one of its finest artists of this field.
