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Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, smashing the fastest ODI century by an Indian woman in just 50 balls against Australia. Her blistering innings, the second-fastest in women's ODI history, fueled India's chase of 413. Mandhana's feat equals Suzie Bates' 13 ODI centuries, placing her second to Meg Lanning.

The ICC has released the official anthem 'Bring it Home' for the Women's World Cup 2025, sung by Shreya Ghoshal. The anthem sets the tone for the tournament as India aims to win its first World Cup title in 12 years.

INDW vs AUSW, 2nd ODI: Smriti Mandhana set multiple records after scoring her 12th ODI hundred in the second game of the three-match series against Australia on Wednesday, September 17 in Mullanpur.

Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the remaining two WODIs against Australia due to a viral infection and weakness, a significant setback for the Indian team. Tejal Hasabnis will replace her in the squad as India trails 1-0 in the series.

Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings for women batters after her half-century against Australia. This achievement comes before the Women's Cricket World Cup. Several other players from both India and Australia have also seen improvements in their rankings following the recent ODI match, including bowlers Kim Garth and Alana King.

Australia Women dominated India in the first ODI, winning by eight wickets and extending India's losing streak against them in ODIs. Phoebe Litchfield starred with 88 runs, while India's strong start was let down by their middle order and ineffective bowling, raising concerns ahead of the Women's World Cup.

Smriti Mandhana said that her batting in T20Is is still a work in progress after scoring her maiden hundred in the format on June 28. Mandhana became the second Indian batter to score a T20I hundred.

Smriti Mandhana celebrated her maiden T20I century, a remarkable 112, while captaining India against England at Trent Bridge, securing a 97-run victory. She acknowledged the format's challenges for her natural game and her ongoing efforts to enhance power-hitting. Mandhana also expressed confidence in fellow opener Shafali Verma's potential for a significant innings soon.

Smriti Mandhana's hundred and Shree Charani's sensational bowling effort on debut helped India secure a crushing win over England in the first women's T20I on Saturday, June 28.

Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the elite cricketers globally.