First Indian Woman: Smriti Mandhana Creates History with Century in All Formats

Smriti Mandhana has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats of international cricket — Test, ODI, and T20I. She is only the fifth woman in the world to achieve this rare record.

A Proud Moment for Indian Cricket

Smriti’s achievement is a big moment for India. It demonstrates her incredible talent and demonstrates why she is among the top hitters in women's cricket. She now joins four other players who have done the same:

1. Heather Knight (England)
2. Tammy Beaumont (England)
3. Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)
4. Beth Mooney (Australia)
5. Smriti Mandhana (India)

Among them, Smriti is the first Indian woman to reach this milestone.

Smriti Mandhana’s Century Hat-Trick Across Formats

1. Test Century (2021): Smriti Mandhana scored her 1st Test hundred against Australia. She made 127 runs, showing great focus and patience.

2. ODI Centuries: She has scored many centuries in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Her powerful batting has helped India win many matches.
3. T20I Century (2025): In 2025, she hit her first T20 International century, proving she can play well in the shortest and fastest format too.

Maiden T20I Hundred for Smriti Mandhana! ? ?

What a knock from the captain & what a way to bring it up in style ?

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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) June 28, 2025

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Why This Milestone Matters

Scoring hundreds in all formats is a big deal. It shows that a player can adjust to different styles of the game — slow and long like Tests, balanced like ODIs, or fast and short like T20s. Smriti’s record proves she is a complete player.

For Indian women’s cricket, this is a big step forward. It shows that Indian women can do great things in cricket, just like the men.

A Role Model for Young Girls

Smriti Mandhana’s success will inspire many young girls in India and around the world. She demonstrates that girls can fulfill their aspirations in athletics with perseverance.

Final Words

Smriti Mandhana’s century in all three formats is a proud moment for India. She is not just a great batter but also a role model for the next generation. Her experience serves as evidence of the increasing strength of Indian women's cricket.