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

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

This historic feat was realized during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered a spectacular innings, scoring 112 runs off just 62 balls.

Leading the team as captain, Mandhana showcased a dominant performance, hitting 15 boundaries and three towering sixes. Her aggressive yet controlled 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 achievement previously unattained by any other Indian woman batter. Her century set an aggressive tone, blending elegance with power, effectively neutralizing England’s leading spinners such as Sophie Ecclestone through fearless strokeplay.

The innings also included valuable contributions from Harleen Deol, who scored 43 off 23 balls, and Deepti Sharma, who added 7 not out off 3 balls. India maintained a strong run rate throughout the innings. Lauren Bell was England’s most successful bowler, taking three wickets.

Mandhana's accomplishment places her among an elite group of cricketers globally, both male and female, who have scored centuries in all three formats of the game.

Her milestone is a defining moment not only for her career but also for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring a new generation of cricketers to dream big and overcome obstacles. With this commanding performance, Mandhana has reaffirmed her position as a leading figure in Indian women’s cricket, known for her consistency, fearlessness, and record-breaking performances.

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