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Smriti Mandhana has delivered a spectacular performance in the third ODI against Australia, smashing the fastest century by an Indian batter in women's ODIs. Her breathtaking 50-ball hundred not only keeps India in the hunt for a series win but also cements her status as a world-class cricket talent. The innings is remarkable for its speed and timing, coming at a crucial moment in the match. Mandhana's achievement puts her alongside global cricket legends in terms of century-scoring prowess.

Key Points: Smriti Mandhana Shatters ODI Century Record Against Australia

  • Historic 50-ball century at Arun Jaitley Stadium
  • Second fastest women's ODI century globally
  • Fourth hundred against Australia
  • Matches Suzie Bates' ODI century record
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3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana smashes fastest century by an Indian batter in women's ODIs

Smriti Mandhana blasts fastest Indian women's ODI century in 50 balls, challenging Australia in thrilling series decider

"Her blistering knock has already overshadowed Australia batter Beth Mooney's knock - Match Commentary"

New Delhi, Sep 20

Smriti Mandhana lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium by smashing the fastest century by an Indian batter in women's ODIs when she hit a breathtaking hundred off just 50 balls in the ongoing series decider against Australia.

Her blistering knock has already overshadowed Australia batter Beth Mooney's knock of 138 and continues to keep India in the hunt in a record chase of 413 against Australia if they are to win the ODI series.

Smriti getting her century in just 50 balls is also the second fastest century overall in women's ODIs, and is only behind Meg Lanning's 45-ball ton coming against New Zealand at the North Sydney Oval in 2012.

The India vice-captain reached the three-figure mark emphatically - getting down on one knee and slog-sweeping it over deep midwicket for six off leg-spinner Alana King. The moment was met with a huge roar and applause from the sizeable Delhi crowd as Smriti raised her bat and helmet in celebration, with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur clapping behind her, as she also raised her fourth ODI hundred against Australia.

Smriti is now equal with New Zealand's Suzie Bates for the second-most ODI centuries (13) and is only behind Meg's 15 tons. It's also the second time Smriti has scored centuries in consecutive ODI innings, after last doing so in June 2024. She is only the second player, after England's Tammy Beaumont, to score consecutive hundreds in women's ODIs twice.

Smriti has now registered four ODI hundreds in 2025 (and did it last time in 2024), while also matching South Africa batter Tazmin Brits' tally of four centuries for this year. As India chase a historic series win and a record total, Smriti's knock will be the key for the hosts to fulfil both pursuits. Earlier in the day, she had scored the fastest fifty by an Indian batter in women's ODIs.

- IANS

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Priya S
She's making us proud! The way she celebrated with that six was just magical. Women's cricket in India has truly arrived! 👏
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Aryan P
Fastest century by an Indian in women's ODIs and that too against Australia! This is historic stuff. Hope we can chase down 413 now 💪
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Sarah B
As an Australian cricket fan, I have to say Smriti played an absolute blinder! Respect from down under. What a talent!
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Nikhil C
While Smriti's innings was brilliant, we need to address our bowling that conceded 400+ runs. Great individual performance but team needs to improve overall.
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Divya L
𝗦𝗺𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! She's breaking records like it's nothing. So proud of our women's team! 🏏✨
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Michael C
That's some serious batting! 50-ball century in a chase of 413 shows incredible temperament. World class player!

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