The Indian batter achieved this historic milestone during the ongoing second WODI against Australia at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, making her the first Asian player to reach 15 centuries in women’s cricket.
Smriti Mandhana is now only behind Australia’s Meg Lanning, who has 17 international centuries. This marks Smriti Mandhana 12th century in the 50-over format, placing her just behind New Zealand’s Suzie Bates (13) and Lanning (15) in the list of most centuries in WODIs.
Of her 15 international centuries, 12 have come in ODIs, two in Tests, and one in T20Is. She also holds the record for the most centuries by an Indian woman cricketer, with former players Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur next on the list with eight centuries each.
Most Centuries for India in Women’s Cricket
- Smriti Mandhana – 15
- Mithali Raj – 8
- Harmanpreet Kaur – 8
Most Centuries in Women’s ODI Cricket
- Meg Lanning – 15
- Suzie Bates – 12
- Smriti Mandhana – 12
Across 107 ODIs, Smriti Mandhana has scored 4,763 runs at an average of 47.16, including 12 centuries and 32 half-centuries. In the ongoing match against Australia, she showcased her class with 117 runs off 91 balls, hitting four sixes and 14 boundaries.
Australia Women currently lead the three-match series 1-0 after an eight-wicket victory in the opening ODI. In that match, India Women posted 281/7, powered by half-centuries from Pratika Rawal (64), Smriti Mandhana (58), and Harleen Deol (54). Australia Women responded comfortably, with Phoebe Litchfield (88), Beth Mooney (77), and Annabel Sutherland (54) steering the chase. The ongoing second ODI is crucial for Harmanpreet Kaur’s side as they aim to level the series.
