Smriti Mandhana Makes History: First Indian Woman Cricketer to Score Centuries in All Formats

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

This significant milestone occurred during the first T20I match between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered a stunning performance, scoring 112 runs off just 62 balls.

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

Mandhana's record-breaking knock also marked her maiden T20I century, a feat that had eluded every other Indian woman batter until now. Her century established an aggressive tone early in the innings, combining elegance with power, and neutralizing England’s top spinners like Sophie Ecclestone.

The innings also witnessed valuable contributions from Harleen Deol (43 off 23) and Deepti Sharma (7 not out off 3), with India maintaining a strong run rate throughout. Lauren Bell was the pick of England’s bowlers with three wickets, but the damage had already been done.

Mandhana's achievement places her among an elite group of cricketers globally, both male and female, who have scored centuries across all three formats. This 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 break barriers.

With this commanding performance, Mandhana has reaffirmed her position as the face of Indian women’s cricket – consistent, fearless, and record-breaking.