Indian batting star Smriti Mandhana added another feather to her illustrious cap on Thursday, smashing her 14th ODI hundred during India’s Women’s World Cup clash against New Zealand. With this knock, Mandhana surpassed Suzie Bates to become the player with the second-most centuries in women’s ODIs, sitting just behind former Australian captain Meg Lanning.
Closing in on Meg Lanning’s Record
Mandhana now has 14 ODI hundreds, just one short of Lanning’s record of 15. Her latest ton came off 95 balls and included 10 fours and 4 sixes, a perfect blend of class and power.
Her wicket eventually fell to Bates after a commanding innings of 109, but not before rewriting history and reinforcing her status as one of the game’s modern greats.
Matching Harmanpreet’s World Cup Record
This was also Mandhana’s third century in Women’s ODI World Cups, equalling Harmanpreet Kaur’s record for the most World Cup hundreds by an Indian player. Her consistent performances have made her the backbone of India’s batting order on the global stage.
Dominant Form in 2025
Mandhana’s six-hitting spree continues to make headlines. She has struck 29 sixes in 2025, the most by any women’s player this year — a number likely to rise as the tournament progresses.
This century was also her fifth ton of the calendar year, tying her with South Africa’s Tazmin Brits for the most centuries in 2025.
Most Hundreds in Women’s ODIs
| Player | Hundreds | Country |
| Meg Lanning | 15 | Australia |
| Smriti Mandhana | 14 | India |
| Suzie Bates | 13 | New Zealand |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 7 | India |
| Tammy Beaumont | 7 | England |
A Record-Breaking Knock
With every innings, Mandhana continues to push the boundaries of Indian women’s cricket. From her aggressive stroke play to her unmatched consistency, her rise to No. 2 on the all-time hundreds list is a testament to her dominance in world cricket.
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