Beth Mooney Joins List Of Fastest Tons In Women ODIs After Assault vs IND-W

Soumyajit Dutta

Women cricketers with fastest tons in ODIs [Source: Screengrabs]Women cricketers with fastest tons in ODIs [Source: Screengrabs]

Beth Mooney’s breathtaking assault in the ongoing third ODI against India was a historic entry into one of women’s cricket’s most exclusive clubs. By racing to a century in just 57 balls, the Australian opener didn’t just demoralize the bowling attack, she etched her name alongside legends for the second-fastest hundred in women’s ODI history.

This blistering knock is a reminder of the raw power and audacious intent that now defines the modern women’s game. From Meg Lanning’s iconic knock to Sophie Devine’s brutal demolition, here's the fastest Women's ODI tons.

3) Sophie Devine (59 balls)

Sophie Devine produced one of the most explosive knocks in women’s ODI history when New Zealand faced Ireland in Dublin on June 10, 2018. Opening the innings, Devine tore apart the Irish bowling attack to reach her century in just 59 balls, securing a spot among the fastest hundreds in the format. 

Devine's innings of 108 runs off 61 deliveries, decorated with 13 fours and 6 sixes, set the tone for New Zealand’s mammoth total of 418. Devine’s innings left Ireland with no answers, as they were bundled out for just 112 runs.

2) Beth Mooney and Karen Rolton (57 balls)

In the ongoing 3rd ODI between Australia Women and India Women, Beth Mooney equalled the record for the second-fastest century in women’s ODIs, joining Karen Rolton with a 57-ball hundred. Mooney played an explosive innings and is currently unbeaten on 120 runs off 66 balls, dominating bowlers Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Kranti Goud. With her at the crease, Australia Women have already crossed the 350-run mark in 41 overs, with nine overs remaining, leaving India Women struggling to contain the onslaught.

Karen Rolton, the Australian legend, also holds the record for one of the fastest 50s in women’s ODIs, reaching the milestone in just 57 balls. Back in 2000, Rolton scored 107 off 67 balls against South Africa Women while chasing 170, guiding her side to victory alongside Belinda Clark with 150 balls to spare.

1) Meg Lanning (45 Balls)

Meg Lanning delivered a record-breaking performance as Australia Women chased down New Zealand Women’s total of 177 with ease in the 3rd match of the Rose Bowl at North Sydney Oval on December 17, 2012. Opening the innings, Lanning blazed her way to a fastest century in women’s ODIs off just 45 balls, smashing 18 fours and 3 sixes in a breathtaking 103-run knock from 50 deliveries. 

Alongside Alyssa Healy, she guided Australia to a comfortable 9-wicket victory with 172 balls remaining, making the chase look effortless. Lanning’s innings was a perfect display of aggressive stroke play, timing, and power, cementing her place as one of the most explosive batters in women’s cricket history.