3 fastest centuries for India in Women's ODIs

India women's team has seen several batters emerge as match-winners over the years. It was former India skipper Mithali Raj who became synonymous with the team. She still holds multuple major records to her name and has reigned supreme for over two decades in the Indian cricket lore. Since her departure, India women have flourished in batting thanks to the likes of Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh, amongst others.

The times have changed and so has the mindset of the batters. With Indian team undergoing a momentum shift, there are several batters who have broken the norm. Centuries are milestones every cricketer cherishes and when they come with added vigour, it becomes even more special. 

Here are Top 3 fastest hundred for India in WODIs:

3. 90 balls - Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues

Harmanpreet kaur is one of the hardest hitters of the ball. She has hit the most sixes for India in ODIs with 52 maximums. She also holds the record for scoring the third-fastest hundred, which came in 2017 in the World Cup semifinal against Australia. She reached the three figure mark in just 90 balls and went onto remain unbeaten on 171 off just 115 balls laced with 20 boundaries and seven maximums. 

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Jemimah Rodrigues shares the third spot with Harmanpreet as she scored her fastest century against Ireland in the second ODI in 2024 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Coming into bat at number four, she reached hundred in just 90 balls and ended at 102 off 31 with 12 fours.