India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana continued her dream run in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, smashing a breathtaking century against New Zealand and etching her name deeper into cricketing history. Her knock of 109 runs off 95 balls not only powered India to a commanding position but also helped her break and equal several long-standing records in women’s cricket.

Mandhana Surpasses Suzie Bates, Closes in on Meg Lanning

With this ton, her 14th in ODI cricket, Smriti Mandhana overtook New Zealand’s Suzie Bates (13) to climb to second place on the all-time list of most centuries in women’s ODIs, trailing only Australia’s legendary Meg Lanning (15). Her remarkable consistency has been the backbone of India’s batting lineup, with this century reflecting both technical mastery and aggressiv

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