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Smriti Mandhana Hits 50-Ball ODI Century, Fastest by an Indian, in Decider vs Australia

The blistering hundred capped a prolific year for the opener heading into a home World Cup.

Overview

  • Mandhana reached 100 in 50 balls to surpass Virat Kohli’s 52-ball Indian record across men’s and women’s ODIs.
  • Her ton is the second-fastest in women’s ODI history, behind Meg Lanning’s 45-ball landmark from 2012.
  • She finished with 125 off 63 balls, striking 17 fours and five sixes, after adding 121 with Harmanpreet Kaur.
  • Australia set 412 in the first innings, led by Beth Mooney’s 138 off 75, leaving India a record 413 to chase in the 1–1 series decider in Delhi.
  • The knock was Mandhana’s 13th WODI century and fourth in 2025, placing her joint second all-time with Suzie Bates and trailing only Lanning’s 15.