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

Smriti Mandhana has carved her name into cricket history, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve centuries in all three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

This monumental achievement occurred during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered a breathtaking performance, scoring 112 runs off a mere 62 balls.

As captain, Mandhana led the team from the front with a dominant display, hitting 15 fours and three impressive sixes. Her aggressive and composed innings propelled India to a formidable total of 210/5 in 20 overs, marking their highest-ever T20I score against England.

This century was also Mandhana's first in T20Is, completing a rare feat that no other Indian woman batter had accomplished. She set the tone early, blending elegance with power, effectively neutralizing England’s leading spinners, such as Sophie Ecclestone, with confident strokeplay.

Contributions from Harleen Deol (43 off 23) and Deepti Sharma (7 not out off 3) further bolstered India's innings, as they maintained a strong run rate. Lauren Bell was the most successful of England’s bowlers, taking three wickets, but the damage had already been done.

Mandhana's accomplishment places her among a select group of cricketers worldwide, both male and female, who have scored centuries in all three formats of the game. Her milestone marks a defining moment not only for her career but also for Indian women’s cricket. It is sure to inspire a new generation of cricketers to dream big and overcome barriers.

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