Smriti Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Night in Trent Bridge
Indian opener and stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana scripted history in the first T20I against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, by smashing her maiden T20I century — a brilliant 112 runs off just 62 balls.
This landmark innings made her the first Indian woman cricketer to score international centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, placing her in an elite club globally.
A Blazing Knock That Rewrote Records
Fastest Century of Her Career
Mandhana’s ton came off just 51 balls, featuring 15 fours and 3 sixes, showcasing her elegant stroke play and powerful finish.
Highest T20I Score by an Indian Woman
With this 112-run knock, Mandhana surpassed Harmanpreet Kaur’s 103, becoming the highest individual scorer for India in women’s T20I history.
India Thrash England by 97 Runs
India, powered by Mandhana’s innings, posted a massive 210/5 — their highest T20I total against England. In reply, England collapsed for just 113 runs, handing India a record 97-run victory.
Shree Charani Shines on Debut
Left-arm spinner Shree Charani, playing her debut match, bowled a dream spell of 4 wickets for 12 runs, recording the second-best figures by an Indian debutant in T20Is.
Smriti Mandhana: First Indian Woman with Hundreds in All Formats
Her Format-Wise Centuries:
- Test Century: vs Australia (2021)
- ODI Centuries: 6 ODI hundreds including vs England, South Africa
- T20I Century: Now added in 2025 vs England
This achievement places Mandhana alongside global greats like Suzie Bates and Heather Knight, who also have centuries in all formats.
Why This Century Matters
- ✅ All-Format Milestone: Smriti is now the only Indian woman and among the very few worldwide with centuries in all 3 formats.
- ✅ Leadership in Form: As stand-in captain, her performance boosted team morale and strategic dominance.
- ✅ Global Dominance: With over 750 T20I runs in 2024, Mandhana leads the global run charts.
What’s Next?
India leads the T20I series 1–0 with two matches remaining. The form of Mandhana and the rise of debutants like Charani indicate a powerful new chapter in Indian women’s cricket.
Final Note
Smriti Mandhana’s T20I century is not just a personal milestone but a symbol of Indian women’s cricket rising on the world stage — with power, poise, and history in the making.
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