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

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

This remarkable feat was accomplished 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 her team from the front, showcasing her dominance with 15 fours and three impressive 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.

This century also marked Mandhana's maiden T20I century, completing a rare achievement that had eluded all other Indian women cricketers until now. Her century set an aggressive tone early in the match. She combined elegance with power and neutralized England’s top spinners, including Sophie Ecclestone, with fearless strokeplay.

Valuable contributions also came from Harleen Deol, who scored 43 runs off 23 balls, and Deepti Sharma, who remained not out with 7 runs off 3 balls. India maintained a strong run rate throughout the innings. Lauren Bell was the most successful of England’s bowlers, taking three wickets.

Mandhana's achievement places her among a select few cricketers globally, both male and female, who have scored centuries in all three formats of the game.

This milestone marks a defining moment not only for her career but also for Indian women’s cricket. She has inspired a new generation of cricketers to dream big and break barriers.

With this commanding performance, Mandhana has once again reinforced her position as the leading figure in Indian women’s cricket – a consistent, fearless, and record-breaking player.