Women’s ODI cricket has seen some breathtaking batting performances over the years, players have showcased strength, reliability and amazing talent. Below are five standout innings featuring the fastest centuries.
1. Meg Lanning – 100 in 45 balls (2012) vs New Zealand
Opening the batting for Australia, Meg Lanning scored a blistering century against New Zealand Women at the Oval, Sydney in 2012. She reached her 50 in just 23 balls and completed her century in 45 balls while chasing a target of 178 runs. Lanning scored 103 from 50 balls, including 3 sixes and 18 fours, with an incredible strike rate of 206 in the match.
2. Smriti Mandhana – 100 in 50 balls (2025) vs Australia
On September 20, 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Smriti Mandhana created history by scoring the fastest ODI century ever by an Indian woman. Coming against Australia, she reached her 50 in just 23 balls and completed her century off 50 balls. Mandhana finished with a commanding 125 runs from 63 balls, including 17 fours and 5 sixes giving a thriller performance and impressing fans.
3. Karen Rolton – 100 in 57 balls (2000) vs South Africa
Katherine Lynette Rolton, Australian top order batter played a remarkable innings in the 23rd match of the 2000 Women’s World Cup at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln against South Africa. She reached her 50 in 36 balls and secured her century in 57 balls. Rolton remained not out on 107 from 67 balls, hitting 18 fours to guide Australia to victory and earning Player of the Match.
4. Beth Mooney – 100 in 57 balls (2025) vs India
Beth Mooney’s explosive batting for Australia against India at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on September 20, 2025, saw her score 50 in just 31 balls and get to her century in 57 balls, tying for the third-fastest century in Women’s ODI history. She brought up multiple boundaries, including 23 fours and 1 six, going on to score 138 off 75 balls, showcasing her aggressive style.
5. Sophie Devine – 100 in 59 balls (2018) Ireland
New Zealand opener Sophie Devine played a powerful innings against Ireland Women in the 2nd ODI at Dublin on June 10, 2018. She scored her 50 in 35 balls and completed her century in 59 balls. Devine finished with 108 from 61 deliveries including 13 fours and 6 six. New Zealand bowler Ireland out for 112, securing a 306-run win, with Sophie Devine leading with that majestic century.
These batting scores highlight power and pace in Women’s ODI cricket, thrilling fans with every boundary and quick-fire century.
