Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana scripted history on Sunday, May 11, by hitting her 11th century in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during the final of the tri-nation series against Sri Lanka. The left-handed opener delivered a stellar performance, scoring 116 runs off 101 balls, which included 15 fours and 2 sixes.
Top 5 Women Centurions
With this remarkable performance, Mandhana has become the third-highest century scorer in women’s ODI history and the highest among Indian women cricketers. She achieved this feat in just 102 innings, further solidifying her status as one of the finest batters in the world.
Topping the list is Australia’s Meg Lanning, who has scored 15 centuries in 103 matches. She is followed by New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, who has 13 centuries to her name from 171 matches, along with an impressive tally of 37 half-centuries.
Smriti Mandhana now overtakes England’s Tammy Beaumont, who slips to the fourth position with 10 centuries in 117 innings across 127 matches. At fifth place is West Indies’ Hayley Matthews, who has scored 9 centuries in 95 matches.
Mandhana’s recent century not only contributed significantly to India’s victory in the final but also reinforced her reputation as one of the most consistent and impactful players in women’s cricket globally.
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