Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday, September 20, by breaking Virat Kohli’s record for the fastest century in ODIs for India. In the third ODI against Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Mandhana reached her century in just 50 balls, setting a new benchmark for India in 50-over cricket.
With this blistering knock, Mandhana surpassed Virat Kohli’s previous record of 52 balls, which he set during the India-Australia ODI in Jaipur on October 16, 2013.
Fastest 100s for India in ODIs (Men’s & Women’s Combined)
Mandhana now holds the distinction of scoring the fastest century for India in ODIs, with a list of India’s quickest 100s below:
| Player | Balls | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| Smriti Mandhana | 50 | Australia | Delhi | September 20, 2025 |
| Virat Kohli | 52 | Australia | Jaipur | October 16, 2013 |
| Virender Sehwag | 60 | New Zealand | Hamilton | March 11, 2009 |
Second-Fastest Women’s ODI Century
Mandhana’s 50-ball century is also the second-fastest century in Women’s ODI history. The record for the fastest century in Women’s ODIs belongs to former Australian captain Meg Lanning, who scored a century in 45 balls against New Zealand in Sydney in 2012.
Fastest Women’s ODI Centuries
- 45 balls – Meg Lanning (Australia vs New Zealand, Sydney, 2012)
- 50 balls – Smriti Mandhana (India vs Australia, Delhi, 2025)
- 57 balls – Beth Mooney (Australia vs India, Delhi, 2025)
Mandhana Joins Elite Company
Mandhana’s century in the ongoing match is her 13th 100+ score in Women’s ODIs, tying her with New Zealand’s Suzie Bates for the second-most centuries in the format. Only Meg Lanning, with 15 centuries, has more.
Most Centuries in Women’s ODIs
- 15 – Meg Lanning (Australia)
- 13 – Suzie Bates (New Zealand)
- 13 – Smriti Mandhana (India)
A Key Contribution in the Chase
Mandhana’s century was a crucial part of India’s chase of 413 runs. She shared a 121-run partnership for the third wicket with Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed a quick-fire 52 off 35 balls.
Most 100s in a Calendar Year
Mandhana’s form is also noteworthy in terms of her consistency. She has scored four centuries in each of the past two years, making her one of the most prolific centurions in women’s ODIs.
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