Most Centuries for India in Women's ODI List: Smriti Mandhana Surpasses Mithali Raj with Series-Winning Ton Against New Zealand

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In a remarkable achievement that has redefined the landscape of Indian women's cricket, Smriti Mandhana has become the Indian woman with the most centuries in Women’s ODI cricket.

With her stunning eighth ODI hundred against New Zealand, she surpassed the legendary Mithali Raj, who previously held the record with seven centuries. Let's take a look at the all-time list of leading century scorers for India in the 50-over format:

Indian Batters with Most Centuries in Women's ODI

Mandhana's journey to this historic achievement has been nothing short of spectacular in 2024. Earlier this year, she demonstrated her extraordinary skills during a series against South Africa, where she made headlines by slamming back-to-back centuries in the ODIs.

Her first century, a brilliant 117, came in the first ODI of the series, where she showcased her ability to anchor the innings and dominate the bowlers. Following that, she doubled her tally with a remarkable 136 in the second ODI, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve consecutive centuries in ODI history. During this run, she not only equalled Mithali Raj's previous record of seven centuries but also became the fastest Indian woman to reach 3,000 runs in ODIs, highlighting her growing legacy in the sport.

The record-breaking century against New Zealand came in the finale of a thrilling three-match series, where India was chasing a target of 233 runs. Although India lost Shafali Verma early, Mandhana partnered with Yastika Bhatia to stabilize the innings.

Her elegant stroke play was evident as she reached her half-century off 62 balls, and she continued to build momentum, moving into the 90s with confidence. Mandhana reached her century on the 122nd ball, marking her eighth ODI ton and securing her place at the top of the list for most centuries by an Indian woman. Unfortunately, she was dismissed immediately after reaching the milestone, bowled by Hannah Rowe.

Despite Mandhana's dismissal, India remained on course for victory. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a crucial role in guiding the team home, scoring the winning runs and sealing a 2-1 series victory. The match was not just a testament to India’s batting depth; it was a significant milestone for Mandhana, solidifying her position as one of the finest players in women's cricket history.