Smriti mandhanaSensational face beats New Zealand when it continues Women’s World Cup 2025 appreciated her status as one of the best in women’s cricket. Ace Batter’s centuries in this crucial match propelled India into a strong position to secure a vital win in the tournament. Mandhana’s brilliant batting and under pressure was evident throughout her innings as she took one step closer to the Odi Bigs. This century also marked another record-breaking feat in Mandhana’s illustrious career.
Smriti mandhana is more than one record with a stunning century against New Zealand
Mandhana’s century against New Zealand took him further into the record books than any other. With hundreds of ODIs to his name, he surpasses Mandhana Suzie Bates New Zealand’s second highest century scorer in women’s ODI cricket. He already has the only player ahead of him Meg LanningThose who retired with 15 centuries. Mandhana also got equal Harmanpreet KaurA record for centuries in world cup tournaments by an Indian player thrice. His innings became a big talking point as it came at a time when India needed a bowler to stay alive in the tournament.
Mandhana’s century also marked another milestone, now that she has hit the most sixes by a woman in a calendar year. He twice surpassed South Africa’s previous record of 29 in 2025 Lizelle Lee In 2017, his ability to consistently clear the strings has been a huge asset for India in this World Cup. In these shots, mandhana partnership Pratika Rawal India got off to a flying start by putting together a seventh-century opening stand, the most by any Indian pair in women’s ODIs.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
Smriti mandhana 💯 pic.twitter.com/pynn9pslkh
– RIBBIANS OFFICIAL (@RCIBIBIFFIFIAL) October 23, 2025
A hundred for Smriti mandhana in a match winning one against New Zealand. @sportstarweb pic.twitter.com/chsrostzcx
– Shayan Acharya (@shayanacharya) October 23, 2025
World Cup hundred for Smriti Mandhana. 💯
He has listened to all the trolls of India not only in the World Cup but all the trolls bilaterally. It really is the best. 👌
– Bhawana (@cricbhawana) October 23, 2025
Number one scores 18 ducks. Another number is 18 hundred points. On the same day. He says that cricket can be at such a great level.#Auswind #Indwvnzw # Cwc25
— Ronald D Sampson (@rdsampson_25) October 23, 2025
Really good for India to find Smriti Mandhana form at this stage of the tournament. Sensational knock today. 💯 # Cwc25
– Sanket (0.1% in Sudoku) (@sanganddeliver) October 23, 2025
Highest opening partnership # Cwc25 ✅
Highest partnership for 🇮🇳 in Women’s World Cup History#Gujaratgiants #Bringington #Danani pic.twitter.com/n8rjc1ylfp
– Gujarat Giants (@giant_cricket) October 23, 2025
One hundred, EK number! 💙
Smriti Mandhanhana for WODDI 💯 1️⃣4⃣H! 🇮🇳#Aalaalire # Cwc25 #Indvnz Smriti mandhana
– Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 23, 2025
I am happy for the individual performances of the upwardly inclined / s which are more smriti mandhana, but still the fear of losing the game in any situation is always inside.# Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/rj4i8m5yck
– De Minimis (@justaltitatis) October 23, 2025
#Indvnz
Throw 💯 first # Cwc25 Smriti Mandhana 14th Odis Opener in ODIS for India 🔥#Queenmandhana #Smritimandhana pic.twitter.com/apaa9pwaiw– Rakshit Sharma (@rakshitsharma32) October 23, 2025
1️⃣4️⃣th Odi hundred for Smriti mandhana 🙌# woman #cricket #smritimandhana # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/dradfbtmvk
– WomenCricket.com (@womencrickethq) October 23, 2025
Mandhana and Pratika Rawal’s record-breaking partnership puts India in command
Mandhana’s explosive century and Pratika’s perfect knock helped Mandhana to her 3rd World Cup century, 10 Fours and 3 sixes in India’s World Cup 24th game against New Zealand. On the other hand, he was consistent and composed, currently unbeaten on 98 off 118 balls.
Together, they shared a stand of 200 for the first wicket, setting a new benchmark for India’s opening partnership in women’s ODIs. This partnership, the most century stands by any Indian pair in world cup history, further highlighted their dominance. Their remarkable performances not only put India in a commanding position but also broke several records, along with breaking several records, now the maximum number of six by a woman fruit in a calendar year. Their partnership sets the stage for a massive total and effectively puts India in control of the game.
This article was originally published WomenCricket.coma Cricket timings Company.
