India’s star batter Smriti Mandhana delivered a brilliant century during the 3rd ODI (ICC Championship Match) against Australia Women on December 11, 2024. Her unbeaten knock of 100 runs off 103 balls, including 13 fours and 1 six, showcased her consistency and elegance as an opening batter.
Smriti Mandhana’s Stunning Century Leads India’s Chase
India’s star batter Smriti Mandhana delivered a brilliant century during the 3rd ODI (ICC Championship Match) against Australia Women on December 11, 2024. Her knock of 105 runs off 109 balls, including 14 fours and 1 six, showcased her consistency and elegance as an opening batter. However, her innings came to an end when Ashleigh Gardner bowled her through the gate. This big wicket gave Australia Women a crucial breakthrough as India reached 189/4 after 35.3 overs, needing 110 runs from 87 balls to win.
Mandhana’s strike rate of 96.33 highlighted her ability to balance aggression with responsibility in a high-stakes game.
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Match Summary: India Women vs Australia Women
- Australia Women Innings: 298/6 in 50 overs
- Top scorer: Annabel Sutherland (110 off 95 balls)
- Best bowler for India: Arundhati Reddy (4 wickets for 26 runs)
- India Women Innings (35.3 overs): 189/4
- Smriti Mandhana: 105 off 109 balls (b A Gardner)
- Current Status: India needs 110 runs in 87 balls.
| Current Match Stats | India’s Progress |
|---|---|
| Current Run Rate | 5.32 |
| Required Run Rate | 7.59 |
| Last 5 Overs | 25/1 (5.00 RR) |
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Smriti Mandhana’s Complete 9 Century List
Mandhana’s century in this match adds to her incredible record of 9 international centuries across formats. Below is the updated list of her centuries:
| Runs | Balls Faced | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Match Format | Innings |
| 105 | 109 | 14 | 1 | 96.33 | ODI | 2 |
| 100* | 103 | 13 | 1 | 97.08 | ODI | 2 |
| 117 | 127 | 12 | 1 | 92.12 | ODI | 1 |
| 136 | 120 | 18 | 2 | 113.33 | ODI | 1 |
| 123 | 119 | 13 | 2 | 103.36 | ODI | 1 |
| 105 | 104 | 9 | 3 | 100.96 | ODI | 2 |
| 135 | 129 | 14 | 1 | 104.65 | ODI | 1 |
| 106* | 108 | 13 | 2 | 98.14 | ODI | 2 |
Mandhana’s Impact in Women’s Cricket
Smriti Mandhana is more than just a batter—she is a phenomenon in women’s cricket. With a career batting average of 44.13 in ODIs and notable achievements across formats, Mandhana has become a cornerstone of Indian cricket.
Her ability to perform in crucial matches, such as her century against Australia, cements her place among the world’s best. Additionally, her leadership in the WPL 2024, where she guided Royal Challengers Bangalore Women to a title victory, highlights her all-around impact on the game.
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What’s Next for Smriti Mandhana and India Women?
With Mandhana’s dismissal, the chase has become more challenging for India Women. Fans are eager to see if the remaining batters can carry the team to victory in this thrilling match. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting game and Smriti Mandhana’s continued brilliance in international cricket!
