Stats: Smriti Mandhana scripts record for most women's ODI hundreds in a year

India batting sensation Smriti Mandhana achieved a phenomenal record after a brilliant knock in the third ODI against Australia Women in Perth. The opening batter scored 105 off 109 with 14 fours and a six before being castled by Ashleigh Gardner. However, her knock went in vain as the visitors lost the game to lose the series by a 3-0 margin.

The Aussies were caught off guard at the start of the innings as they were reduced for 78/4 at one stage, however, star all-rounders Annabel Sutherland smashed a century of her own (110 off 95) while Ashleigh Gardner (50 off 64) and skipper Tahlia McGrath (56 off 50) made sure that the team got a healthy total of 298. It eventually proved too much for India as they were bundled out for 215, with Australia winning by 83 runs.

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It might have been a forgettable day for the India batters, but Mandhana got back to scoring runs as she brought up her ninth ODI hundred after two low scores in the previous games. This was Mandhana's fourth century in 2024, as she broke the record in women's ODI record of most hundreds in a calendar year. 

Mandhana has had an incredible season in 2024, especially in the One Day Internationals where she has scored 599 runs in the 10 matches at an average of 59.90. She is also currently in the top five in the Women's ODI rankings and has impressed with her elegant knocks in all formats.

Most centuries in a year in women's ODIs