luck9 IND-W Vs IRE-W 3rd ODI: Mandhana Breaks Harmanpreet's Record, Registers Fastest Century By Indian Woman

IND-W skipper Smriti Mandhana raises her bat after reaching the triple-figure mark. Photo: X/BCCIWomen IND-W skipper Smriti Mandhana raises her bat after reaching the triple-figure mark. Photo: X/BCCIWomen

India's stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana scored the fastest ODI century by an Indian woman during the side's third and final ODI match against Ireland women at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesdayluck9, January 15. (Match Blog | Cricket News)

Mandhana reached the century in mere 70 balls, going past regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur's record of 87 deliveries achieved against South Africa in 2024.

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The 28-year-old southpaw amassed her 10th ODI ton that included 12 fours and seven maximums as she was dismissed for an 80-ball 135. Mandhana's triple-figure score also makes her the joint-seventh fastest overall in the 50-over game, equaling he feat achieved by former England captain Charlotte Edwards in 2012.

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Earlier, India women had won the toss and elected to bat against Ireland women in the third and final ODI. The hosts already hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Teams:

Ireland Women (Playing XI): Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis(c), Coulter Reilly(w), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Arlene Kelly,panaloko Ava Canning, Georgina Dempsey, Freya Sargent, Alana Dalzell

India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deolluck9, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Minnu Mani, Tanuja Kanwar, Titas Sadhu.