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Mandhana’s 50-Ball ODI Hundred Sets Indian Record as Australia Clinch Series Decider

Australia’s 412, built on Beth Mooney’s 138, underscored India’s bowling frailties before the World Cup.

Overview

  • Smriti Mandhana smashed 125 off 63 balls, reaching her century in 50 deliveries to record the fastest ODI hundred by any Indian and the second-fastest in women’s ODIs, bringing up her 13th WODI ton.
  • India were dismissed for 369 in 47 overs to lose by 43 runs, handing Australia a 2-1 win in the three-match series.
  • Beth Mooney’s 138 off 75 balls, including a 57-ball hundred, led Australia to 412 in 47.5 overs, matching their national ODI record for highest total.
  • A 121-run third-wicket stand with Harmanpreet Kaur (52) and a later 72 from Deepti Sharma kept India in contention before Kim Garth (3-69) and Megan Schutt (2-53) closed out the game.
  • Some outlets reported the match total as a women’s-ODI record 781 runs, a claim noted in coverage as disputed.