Smriti Mandhana created history in ODI, broke Harmanpreet's record by scoring a stormy century against Ireland

New Delhi: In the third ODI match against Ireland, Indian female batsman Smriti Mandhana scored the 10th century of her ODI career. Mandhana has become the first Indian woman batsman to score 10 centuries in women's ODI. Mandhana scored a century in 70 balls, which is the record for the fastest century scored by India in women's ODI. Mandhana broke the record of Harmanpreet, who had scored a century in 87 balls against South Africa.

Mandhana's record breaking century

Smriti Mandhana batted in a stormy manner as soon as she entered the crease against Ireland. This player added 90 runs with Pratika Raval in the powerplay. These two players made a century partnership in just 77 balls. Mandhana completed her half-century by hitting 2 sixes and 5 fours in 39 balls. Mandhana intensified her innings and scored a century in the next 31 balls. Mandhana hit 4 sixes and 9 fours in her century innings. His strike rate was more than 140. Mandhana is the first female batsman in the world to score 10 centuries in ODIs. Before Mandhana, Meg Lanning, Suzie Bates and Tammy Beaumont have scored more than 10 centuries in ODIs.

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The female player did wonders

Mandhana's performance has been amazing for some time now. This player has scored 2 centuries and 6 half centuries in the last 10 international matches. She has been out on single digit score in only one innings. It is clear that as long as Mandhana's form remains like this, she is going to break many records. Although Mandhana had a chance to score a double century but she was out after scoring 135 runs in 80 balls. Also read…