Smriti Mandhana At The Top: Fastest Hundreds In Women’s ODIs For India

Kaushik Kashyap

Fastest Centuries for India Women in ODIs. [Source - BCCIWomen/x.com]Fastest Centuries for India Women in ODIs. [Source - BCCIWomen/x.com]

India’s women cricketers have thrilled fans with some amazing batting in ODIs over the years. Some innings stand out for how quickly they reached a hundred, showing both skill and fearless intent at the crease.

These fastest centuries not only turned matches around but also set new records. Let’s take a look at the most explosive ODI hundreds by Indian women and the players who made them unforgettable by reaching there in the least balls.

5. Jemimah Rodrigues vs SA in 89 balls, 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues’ 89-ball century against South Africa in the Tri-Series earlier in May, 2025 at Colombo ranks fifth on the list. The dynamic right-hander came in after India lost three early wickets and played a commanding innings under pressure. Her 123-run knock full of aggressive stroke-making helped India post a massive 337, a total that ultimately secured a match-winning victory.

4. Harmanpreet Kaur vs SA in 87 balls, 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur played a sensational captain’s knock against South Africa in Bengaluru in 2024, taking India to a commanding position. After a steady start from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet accelerated brilliantly, scoring an unbeaten century in just 87 balls, the fastest by an Indian woman at the time. Her fearless approach in the middle helped India post a match-winning 325, proving too much for the Proteas women.

3. Harmanpreet Kaur vs ENG in 82 balls, 2025

Number three on the list is another masterclass from Harmanpreet Kaur in the recent series decider against England at Chester-le-Street in July, 2025. After a strong start from India, the skipper took charge, scoring a brilliant 82-ball century that powered India to a commanding series-winning total. England eventually failed to chase the target later that evening, securing a memorable victory for the visitors.

2. Smriti Mandhana vs AUS in 77 balls, 2025

Smriti Mandhana’s latest innings against Australia in the second ODI at New Chandigarh ranks second on this prestigious list. The swashbuckling left-handed opener displayed impeccable timing and aggression, reaching a century in just 77 balls. Coming in under pressure while India batted first, her brilliant knock helped the Women in Blue to be in a good position, keeping their hopes alive to level the three-match series.

1. Smriti Mandhana vs IRE in 70 balls, 2025

Topping the list is Smriti Mandhana’s blistering 70-ball century against Ireland in the third ODI at Rajkot in January 2025. The number 18 was at her aggressive best, reaching three figures in record time and finishing with 135 off 80 balls. Her fearless innings powered India to a massive 435-run total, setting a new benchmark and securing a commanding victory in the 50-over contest.