Indian opener Smriti Mandhana continued her dream run in 2025, smashing a brilliant 108 off 83 balls in the second ODI against Australia at Mullanpur. With this knock, she recorded her 12th ODI century, equalling the world record for most centuries by a women’s opener alongside New Zealand Suzie Bates and England Tammy Beaumont.
This landmark came just days after she struck a half-century in the opening ODI, which helped her reclaim the No.1 position in ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, ahead of Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Mandhana reached her ton in just 77 balls, smashing 6 fours and 2 sixes, making it the second-fastest century by an Indian woman in ODIs, only behind her own 70-ball hundred against Ireland earlier this year.
Batting with authority, she built a 114-run partnership with young opener Pratika Rawal, giving India a strong start.
Most Women’s ODI Hundreds as Openers
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie Bates (NZ) | 130 | 5059 | 43.23 | 12 | 33 |
| Smriti Mandhana (IND) | 106 | 4724* | 47.42 | 12 | 33 |
| Tammy Beaumont (ENG) | 113 | 4460 | 42.47 | 12 | 23 |
| Charlotte Edwards (ENG) | 117 | 4048 | 37.83 | 9 | 30 |
| Hayley Matthews (WI) | 82 | 2678 | 34.77 | 9 | 6 |
Mandhana ODI Career At A Glance
- Matches: 107
- Runs: 4724+
- Average: 47.42
- Centuries: 12
- Fifties: 32
- Highest Score: 136
She now stands second only to Mithali Raj (7805 runs) among India all-time ODI run-getters.
The timing of Mandhana’s resurgence is perfect. With the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 starting September 30, her form and leadership will be crucial for India.
The opener consistency at the top order gives India a major advantage against top sides like Australia and England, and her return to No.1 in the world rankings is a confidence booster for the entire squad.
