Every Time Smriti Mandhana Steps on the Field, Magic Happens
Annanya Saxena | Sept 18, 2025, 10:43 IST
Smriti Mandhana's century powers India
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Smriti Mandhana has redefined women’s cricket with her graceful batting and fearless spirit. Known for her elegant cover drives and match-winning knocks, she embodies both style and substance on the field. From debuting as a teenager to becoming India’s batting backbone, Smriti continues to inspire young girls to pick up the bat and dream big. Her journey represents more than cricket, it’s about breaking barriers, inspiring generations, and showing how passion can turn into pure magic. Mandhana’s story is one of determination, skill, and leadership in modern cricket.
Your favorite cricket star just created history with her bat in Mullanpur making every shot look like art. Smriti Mandhana scored a brilliant century off just 77 balls against Australia helping India win by 102 runs. Team India opener Smriti Mandhana scored a century in the second ODI against Australia at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur on September 17. This became India's biggest victory over Australia in ODI cricket history.
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September 17 will be remembered as the day Smriti turned Punjab into her personal playground against the world champions. With elegance plus timing plus authority the left-hander carved out her 12th ODI century against Australia reaching the mark in just 77 balls. A soaring six over mid-off sealed the moment drawing roars from stands plus admiration from cricket fans worldwide.
The innings started with intent as she drove through covers and lofted over mid-off bringing up her fifty in just 45 deliveries. Early in the innings she showed her plans hitting boundaries through gaps that seemed impossible to find against Australia's tight bowling attack.
Smriti produced a masterclass in stroke play racing to her century with shots that made even Australian fielders clap. The knock helped India post their highest ODI total against Australia while ending the visitors' 13-match winning streak in the format.
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The star Indian batter reached the century milestone becoming the fastest Indian woman to score 12 ODI hundreds. Smriti Mandhana brought up her 12th ODI century in the ongoing second women's ODI between India and Australia in Mullanpur Punjab reaching this milestone in just 77 balls.
Her knock included 14 boundaries plus 4 sixes showing complete control over Australia's bowling attack that had dominated teams for months. The timing was perfect coming when India needed someone to take charge against the world's best bowling lineup.
This century made her the joint third-highest century scorer in women's ODI cricket behind only Meg Lanning and Suzie Bates. India defeated Australia by 102 runs making it Australia's biggest defeat in ODI cricket history while giving India their first ODI win over Australia at home in 18 years.
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Smriti partnered with Pratika Rawal creating India's most successful opening pair in Women's ODIs according to latest records. The duo became India's most successful opening pair in Women's ODIs building a foundation that allowed middle order batters to play freely without pressure.
Their partnership provided the perfect start India needed to post a big total against Australia who had been unbeaten in ODIs for over a year. The opening stand showed maturity plus aggression plus smart batting that caught Australia's bowlers off guard completely.
The record-breaking partnership proved that Indian cricket has depth in batting with young players ready to perform on big occasions. Their understanding plus running between wickets plus boundary hitting made it look easy against world-class bowling.
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Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana returned to the top of ICC ODI rankings for women batters after this match-winning knock in Mullanpur. She had lost her number one spot after failing to score fifties against England but bounced back with this century against tougher opposition.
The timing of her return to form couldn't be better with major tournaments coming up where India needs her runs at the top of the order. Her consistency plus ability to score big hundreds plus leadership skills make her crucial for Indian cricket's future.
This knock reminded everyone why she's considered one of the most elegant batters in world cricket today. The left-hander's stroke play plus timing plus ability to find gaps make bowling to her a nightmare for any team in world cricket.
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The Century That Broke Australia's Streak
Smriti Mandhana becomes India's first
Image credit : ANI
September 17 will be remembered as the day Smriti turned Punjab into her personal playground against the world champions. With elegance plus timing plus authority the left-hander carved out her 12th ODI century against Australia reaching the mark in just 77 balls. A soaring six over mid-off sealed the moment drawing roars from stands plus admiration from cricket fans worldwide.
The innings started with intent as she drove through covers and lofted over mid-off bringing up her fifty in just 45 deliveries. Early in the innings she showed her plans hitting boundaries through gaps that seemed impossible to find against Australia's tight bowling attack.
Smriti produced a masterclass in stroke play racing to her century with shots that made even Australian fielders clap. The knock helped India post their highest ODI total against Australia while ending the visitors' 13-match winning streak in the format.
Record-Breaking Performance Under Pressure
Smriti Mandhana reveals shift in mindset of Indian team
Image credit : ANI
The star Indian batter reached the century milestone becoming the fastest Indian woman to score 12 ODI hundreds. Smriti Mandhana brought up her 12th ODI century in the ongoing second women's ODI between India and Australia in Mullanpur Punjab reaching this milestone in just 77 balls.
Her knock included 14 boundaries plus 4 sixes showing complete control over Australia's bowling attack that had dominated teams for months. The timing was perfect coming when India needed someone to take charge against the world's best bowling lineup.
This century made her the joint third-highest century scorer in women's ODI cricket behind only Meg Lanning and Suzie Bates. India defeated Australia by 102 runs making it Australia's biggest defeat in ODI cricket history while giving India their first ODI win over Australia at home in 18 years.
Opening Partnership That Rewrote History Books
Smriti Mandhana No. 1 ranking
Image credit : ANI
Smriti partnered with Pratika Rawal creating India's most successful opening pair in Women's ODIs according to latest records. The duo became India's most successful opening pair in Women's ODIs building a foundation that allowed middle order batters to play freely without pressure.
Their partnership provided the perfect start India needed to post a big total against Australia who had been unbeaten in ODIs for over a year. The opening stand showed maturity plus aggression plus smart batting that caught Australia's bowlers off guard completely.
The record-breaking partnership proved that Indian cricket has depth in batting with young players ready to perform on big occasions. Their understanding plus running between wickets plus boundary hitting made it look easy against world-class bowling.
Back to Number One Ranking
Smriti Mandhana becomes 7th-highest run-getter
Image credit : ANI
Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana returned to the top of ICC ODI rankings for women batters after this match-winning knock in Mullanpur. She had lost her number one spot after failing to score fifties against England but bounced back with this century against tougher opposition.
The timing of her return to form couldn't be better with major tournaments coming up where India needs her runs at the top of the order. Her consistency plus ability to score big hundreds plus leadership skills make her crucial for Indian cricket's future.
This knock reminded everyone why she's considered one of the most elegant batters in world cricket today. The left-hander's stroke play plus timing plus ability to find gaps make bowling to her a nightmare for any team in world cricket.
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