Smriti Mandhana Creates History with 11th ODI Century
Mandhana's 11th ODI century has put her in an elite group of players, and her record-breaking performance has made her a leading figure in women's cricket, with a total of 54 sixes and 11 centuries to her name, surpassing notable players like Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur.
Smriti Mandhana smashed a century in India's final ODI match against Sri Lanka, hitting 13 fours and 2 sixes in 92 deliveries, achieving her 11th ODI century and putting her third on the list of most ODI centuries in women's cricket.
The match was part of the ODI tri-series, which India won by finishing top of the points table with three wins and one loss. Mandhana's century helped India reach 173/1 after 31 overs, with Harleen Deol scoring 31 runs off 42 balls. Mandhana's performance was instrumental in India's victory, and her record-breaking century has cemented her position as one of the leading batswomen in women's cricket.
Mandhana's milestone puts her third on the list of most hundreds in women's ODIs, behind only Meg Lanning and Suzie Bates. She also became the leading century maker for India in Women's ODIs, surpassing Mithali Raj's six centuries. Additionally, she took the top spot for most sixes by an Indian in Women's ODIs, with 54 sixes, ahead of Harmanpreet Kaur's 52 sixes.
Mandhana's achievement is a testament to her skill and dedication to the sport, and her record-breaking century will be remembered as a highlight of the ODI tri-series. With her impressive performance, Mandhana has solidified her position as one of the top players in women's cricket, and her fans will be eagerly awaiting her next match.