Smriti Mandhana has established herself as one of India’s most elegant batters and proved herself as a perfect opener for the team, breaking records with her rapid centuries in Women’s ODI cricket. Here are the top three fastest centuries for India in ODIs, all notably held by Smriti Mandhana.
1) 125 vs Australia, 2025 (50 balls)
On September 20, 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Smriti Mandhana created history by scoring the fastest ODI century ever by an Indian woman, bettering her only record, and second fastest ever in Women’s ODIs. Coming against Australia, she reached her 50 in just 23 balls and completed her magnificent century off 50 balls. Mandhana finished with a commanding 125 runs from 63 balls, performing like a thunderstorm showering boundaries including 17 fours and 5 sixes.
2. 135 vs Ireland, 2025 (70 balls)
Earlier in the year, on January 15, 2025, at Rajkot, Mandhana scored a quickfire century against Ireland. She brought up her 50 in 39 balls and completed the hundred in 70 balls. She went on to score a total of 135 runs off 80 balls, hitting 12 fours and 7 sixes, showcasing her aggressive batting style.
3. 117 vs Australia, 2025 (77 balls)
On September 17, 2025, at New Chandigarh, Mandhana once again dominated the Australian bowling attack. She reached her half-century in 45 balls and completed her century in 77 balls. Mandhana scored 117 runs off 91 balls, including 14 fours and 4 sixes, guiding India with a powerful innings that secured the match victory.
Smriti Mandhana’s amazing batting style depicting power and strength continue to thrill fans and set new benchmarks for Indian women’s cricket. The recently concluded Australia ODI series saw her score 300 runs in three outings, including two centuries—her fourth century of the calendar year—matching her tally from the previous year and showcasing her remarkable consistency.
With the Women’s World Cup 2025 only days away, India will rely heavily on Smriti Mandhana, who is in a purple patch, setting up big totals with her new brand of aggressive strokeplay. Her ODI numbers, after 108 matches, stand at 4,888 runs at an average of 47.92, including 32 fifties and an impressive 13 centuries.
