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

Smriti Mandhana, the dynamic batter for the Indian Women's Cricket team, has carved her name into the record books. On Saturday, she became the first Indian woman cricketer to achieve the remarkable milestone of scoring centuries in all three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

This momentous occasion unfolded during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered a breathtaking innings, smashing 112 runs off a mere 62 balls.

Smriti Mandhana celebrates her record-breaking century.

As captain, Mandhana exemplified leadership with a dominant display, characterized by 15 boundaries and three towering sixes. Her aggressive yet composed innings propelled India to a formidable total of 210/5 in 20 overs – 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 commenced with elegance and power, effectively neutralizing England's premier spinners, such as Sophie Ecclestone, through fearless strokeplay.

The innings also featured valuable contributions from Harleen Deol (43 off 23) and Deepti Sharma (7 not out off 3), as India maintained a strong run rate throughout the innings. Lauren Bell was the most successful of England’s bowlers, claiming three wickets, but the damage had already been inflicted by Mandhana.

Mandhana's achievement places her among a select group of cricketers globally – both male and female – who have accomplished the feat of scoring centuries across all three formats of the game. This milestone is a defining moment not only for her career but also for Indian women’s cricket. It is sure to inspire a new generation of cricketers to dream big and overcome obstacles.

With this commanding performance, Mandhana has once again affirmed her position as the leading figure in Indian women’s cricket, demonstrating consistency, fearlessness, and a knack for breaking records.