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Smriti Mandhana scripted history by becoming India's first woman cricketer to score centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Her blistering 112 off 62 balls powered India to 210/5 against England in the first T20I. She joins an elite global club featuring Heather Knight and Beth Mooney. The innings included dominant partnerships with Shafali Varma and Harleen Deol.

Key Points: Smriti Mandhana Makes History as India's First All-Format Women's Cricket Centurion

  • Mandhana scored 112 off 62 balls in T20I vs England
  • Joins elite group of five all-format women centurions
  • Shares record with Harmanpreet Kaur for T20I fifties
  • Powered India to 210/5 with key partnerships
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Smriti Mandhana becomes India's first all-format centurion in women's cricket

Smriti Mandhana becomes India's first woman cricketer with centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, joining elite global players like Heather Knight and Beth Mooney.

"Only five players globally have achieved this feat—Mandhana now stands among legends like Knight and Mooney. – Match Report"

Nottingham, June 28

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday, as she became the first-ever women's cricketer from her nation to slam centuries in all formats of international cricket.

Mandhana reached this feat during her side's first T20I of five matches against England at Nottingham on Saturday. During the game, the left-handed opener smashed 112 in just 62 balls, with 15 fours and three sixes, at a strike rate of 180.65.

She is the only one besides her skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who is not playing the match due to a head injury, to score a T20I fifty for India in women's T20Is.

Overall, across the world, only five players have achieved this massive accomplishment of being an all-format centurion in women's cricket, with England's Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt and Australia's Beth Mooney being others besides Mandhana.

Coming to the match, England won the toss and opted to bowl first. A 77-run opening stand between Mandhana and Shafali Varma (20 in 22 balls, with three fours) kicked things off for India.

A 94-run stand followed for the second wicket between Mandhana and Harleen Deol (43 in 23 balls, with seven fours) as India managed to reach 210/5 in 20 overs, with Lauren Bell (3/27) delivering some late strikes.

England needs 211 to take a series lead.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some good news in women's cricket! Mandhana's innings was pure class - 112 off 62 balls is just mind-blowing. Hope BCCI gives more exposure and matches to our women's team now. They deserve it!
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Aditya G
While this is a great achievement, I wish the media gave equal coverage to women's cricket as they do to men's. Mandhana's feat deserves front page headlines, not just a small sports section mention.
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Shreya B
As a young girl who plays cricket, Smriti is my idol! Her technique is so beautiful to watch. This gives me hope that women cricketers can get recognition in our country. More power to her! 💪
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Karthik V
The strike rate of 180 is what impresses me most. In T20s, we often see our batters struggle to accelerate, but Mandhana showed how it's done. Hope others learn from her fearless approach.
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Michael C
As an England fan, I have to admit Mandhana played brilliantly today. She's definitely among the top 5 women batters in the world right now. That cover drive of hers is just magical!

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