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

Smriti Mandhana has cemented her place in cricket history, becoming the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. This remarkable achievement occurred during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge.

Mandhana's spectacular innings saw her score 112 runs off just 62 balls. As captain, she led the Indian women's cricket team with an aggressive and composed performance, hitting 15 fours and three sixes. Her efforts 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, making her the first Indian woman batter to complete this rare feat. Her innings combined elegance and power, effectively neutralizing England’s top spinners like Sophie Ecclestone with fearless strokeplay.

Valuable contributions also came from Harleen Deol, who scored 43 off 23 balls, and Deepti Sharma, who remained not out with 7 runs off 3 balls. India maintained a strong run rate throughout the innings. Lauren Bell was the most successful of England’s bowlers, taking three wickets.

Mandhana's achievement puts her among a select group of cricketers worldwide, both male and female, who have achieved centuries in all three formats of the game. This milestone is not only a defining moment in her career but also for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring a new generation to pursue their dreams and break barriers. Her commanding performance reaffirms her position as a leading figure in Indian women’s cricket: consistent, fearless, and record-breaking.