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Smriti Mandhana has entered an elite group by surpassing 800 rating points in the ICC women's ODI rankings. This fantastic achievement makes her only the second Indian player to do so, following the legendary Mithali Raj. Her career-high score of 818 comes on the back of some incredible recent form, including back-to-back centuries against a strong Australian side. With this milestone, Mandhana solidifies her status as one of the world's premier batters.

Key Points: Smriti Mandhana Joins Mithali Raj with 800 ICC ODI Rating Points

  • Mandhana reached a career-high 818 rating points after consecutive ODI tons against Australia
  • She is the 14th player overall and 11th all-time in ICC women's ODI rankings
  • The southpaw is just 43 runs shy of becoming the highest run-getter in a calendar year
  • Her 50-ball century against Australia is the fastest hundred by an Indian in ODIs
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Vice-captain Mandhana becomes second Indian after Mithali Raj to achieve special feat

Smriti Mandhana becomes the second Indian after Mithali Raj to breach 800 ICC ODI rating points, achieving a career-high 818 after back-to-back centuries.

"Mandhana is only the second Indian batter after decorated skipper Mithali Raj (880) to reach 800 rating points - Wisden"

New Delhi, September 23

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who is thriving in a purple patch, became just the second player from the nation to reach 800 rating points in the ICC women's ODI rankings, according to Wisden.

In the latest Women's ODI batting rankings issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday, Mandhana extended her reign at the top, moving to a career-high rating of 818 after back-to-back centuries during India's 2-1 home series defeat against Australia.

Following the recent update, Mandhana is only the second Indian batter after decorated skipper Mithali Raj (880) to reach 800 rating points in the ICC women's ODI rankings. Overall, she is the 14th to achieve the feat. In the all-time list, she occupies the 11th spot, which former Australian cricketer Karen Rolton leads with a scintillating tally of 901.

The in-form southpaw has maintained a sensational form of late, garnering 928 runs this year in 14 innings at a blistering average of 66.28. Mandhana is just 43 runs short of becoming the highest run-getter in a calendar year, after becoming the second to cross 900 runs in one year.

During the third ODI against Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mandhana cantered to a century in 50 deliveries to set a new record for the fastest hundred by an Indian in the 50-over format during the final fixture of the three-match series.

During India's pursuit of the 413-run target, Mandhana engineered a batting masterclass and bettered Mooney's feat after storming to the landmark moment in 50 deliveries. The rollicking display is the fastest by an Indian and, overall, the second-fastest after Australia opener Meg Lanning, who holds the top spot with a 45-ball ton against New Zealand in 2012.

The sizzling performance was Mandhana's fourth ton in the ongoing calendar year, and this is the second time she has orchestrated it after her exploits last year. Mandhana has 13 ODI centuries, the joint second-highest alongside New Zealand's Suzie Bates and two shy of Lanning's tally of 15.

In the second ODI, she clobbered 117 in 91 deliveries, which laid the platform for India's imposing 102-run win. It is the second time she has thwacked back-to-back centuries, with the first instance occurring in 2024. She is the first Indian to achieve the feat twice.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Fastest century by an Indian in just 50 balls! That's some serious power hitting. She's making records look easy. Hope she breaks Lanning's record soon! 🔥
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David E
As a cricket fan from Australia, I must say Mandhana is pure class. Her batting against our team was exceptional. Women's cricket is reaching new heights with players like her.
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Ananya R
While Smriti's individual performance is outstanding, we lost the series 2-1. I wish the team could convert these brilliant individual efforts into more series wins. Still proud of her though!
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Vikram M
Second Indian after the legendary Mithali Raj to cross 800 rating points - that's elite company! Her technique and timing are just beautiful to watch. Bas ek World Cup jeetna baki hai ab!
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Sarah B
Back-to-back centuries twice in her career shows incredible mental strength. The way she's evolving her game is impressive. Future captain material for sure!

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