When star opener and vice-captain of the Indian women's cricket team, Smriti Mandhana, steps onto the crease, she wins the hearts of fans with her cover drives and aggressive style of play. Through her talent, she has gifted Indian cricket many memorable moments. Let us take a look at the top five innings of her international career innings that not only broke records but also secured victories for Team India.
Smriti Mandhana made her international debut in 2013 and quickly established herself as a key player across all three formats. Over the years, she has broken numerous records, including becoming the first Indian woman to score centuries in Test, ODI, and T20 International matches.
Her stellar performances in 2024 and 2025 further cemented her reputation as one of the finest batters in women's cricket. She led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden Women's Premier League title in 2024, adding another major achievement to her illustrious career.
1. 127 vs Australia (2021, Queensland)
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On Australia's fast pitches, where even the world's best batters often struggle, Mandhana tore the Australian bowling attack apart. She scored 127 runs off 216 balls, featuring 22 fours and a six. Although the match ended in a draw, Mandhana's magnificent innings proved that she is just as dangerous with the red and pink balls as she is with the white ball.
2. 149 vs South Africa (2024, Chennai)
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In Chennai, Smriti played a long and magnificent innings against the South African bowling attack. She scored 149 runs and steered the Indian women's team to a massive total. This innings gave the world a glimpse of Mandhana's superb technique and her steely resolve to stay at the crease for a long duration.
3. 136 vs South Africa (2024, Bengaluru)
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Smriti was in tremendous form during the match played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. She played a magnificent innings, scoring 136 runs off just 120 balls. The most interesting aspect of the match was that, after her brilliant batting display, Smriti also tried her hand at bowling and claimed her maiden ODI wicket (1/13).
4. 106* vs West Indies (2017, Taunton)
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Chasing a target of 184 runs against the West Indies, India lost their first two wickets for just 33 runs. Smriti Mandhana then took charge; playing without any pressure, she scored an unbeaten 106 off 108 balls, featuring 13 fours and 2 sixes. Thanks to this composed and sensible innings by Mandhana, India easily won the match by 7 wickets.
5. 87 vs Ireland (2023, Gqeberha)
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This match against Ireland was a 'must-win' for India. The pitch was quite slow and difficult for batting, but Mandhana held one end up. She played an aggressive innings of 87 runs off just 56 balls, featuring 9 fours and 3 sixes. Thanks to this innings by Mandhana, India won the match and secured a spot in the semi-finals.
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