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

Smriti Mandhana, the dynamic batter from Team India, has etched her name into cricket history. She has become the first Indian woman cricketer to achieve centuries in all three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Smriti Mandhana celebrates her record-breaking century.

This significant milestone was reached during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered a spectacular innings, scoring 112 runs from just 62 balls.

As captain, Mandhana led from the front with a dominant display, hitting 15 fours and three sixes. Her aggressive yet controlled 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 century established a strong foundation, blending elegance with power. She effectively countered England’s leading spinners, such as Sophie Ecclestone, with confident strokeplay.

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

Mandhana's achievement places her among an elite group of cricketers, both male and female, who have scored centuries in all three formats of the game. Her milestone is a defining moment for her career and for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring future generations to pursue their dreams and overcome obstacles.

With this commanding performance, Mandhana has again demonstrated why she is a leading figure in Indian women’s cricket – consistent, fearless, and record-breaking.