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

Smriti Mandhana has etched her name into cricket history, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve the remarkable feat of scoring centuries in all three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

This historic moment occurred during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered a breathtaking performance, smashing 112 runs off just 62 balls.

Leading the team as captain, Mandhana demonstrated exceptional form, hitting 15 boundaries and three towering sixes. Her aggressive and composed innings propelled India to a commanding total of 210/5 in 20 overs – their highest ever T20I score against England.

This century was also Mandhana's first in T20Is, completing a rare milestone that no other Indian woman batter had previously achieved. Her innings set a dominant tone early in the game, combining elegance and power, skillfully countering England's key spinners like Sophie Ecclestone with confident strokeplay.

Contributions from Harleen Deol, who scored 43 runs off 23 balls, and Deepti Sharma, who remained not out with 7 runs off 3 balls, further strengthened India's innings. Lauren Bell emerged as England’s most successful bowler, claiming three wickets.

Mandhana's achievement places her among a select group of cricketers, both male and female, who have accomplished centuries in all three formats of the game. This milestone marks a significant moment not only for her career but also for Indian women’s cricket, encouraging a new generation of cricketers to pursue ambitious goals and overcome obstacles.

With this dominant display, Mandhana has reinforced her position as a leading figure in Indian women’s cricket, renowned for her consistency, boldness, and record-breaking performances.