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

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

Smriti Mandhana celebrates her historic century.

The momentous occasion occurred during the first T20I between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge. Mandhana delivered a blistering innings of 112 runs off just 62 balls.

Leading the team as captain, Mandhana showcased a dominant performance, smashing 15 fours and three 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 feat that had eluded all other Indian women batters until now. She set the tone early, combining elegance with power, neutralizing England’s top spinners, such as Sophie Ecclestone, with fearless strokeplay.

Valuable contributions also came from Harleen Deol (43 off 23) and Deepti Sharma (7 not out off 3), ensuring 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 an elite group of cricketers globally, both male and female, who have scored centuries across all three formats of the game. This milestone is a defining moment for her career and for Indian women’s cricket. It is sure to inspire a new generation of cricketers to dream big and break barriers.

With this commanding performance, Mandhana has once again proven why she is a leading figure in Indian women’s cricket – consistent, fearless, and record-breaking.