The century also came in right after the left-hander was crowned the world's premier batter in the ICC Women's ODI Batter Rankings. The resulting 102-run victory was India's first home ODI win against Australia since 2007 and Australia's heaviest defeat by runs in ODI history.
The tournament will take place from September 30 to November 2, with the two hosts, India, locking horns with Sri Lanka at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati in the tournament opener.
With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 just around the corner, starting in less than two weeks, let's take a look at the top-ranked players from each nation in the ICC Women's Rankings, as the stage is set for thrilling action in India and Sri Lanka.
Australia women's team streak of 13 straight ODI wins has ended. This is Australia's biggest defeat in terms of runs in an ODI. This is India's first home win in ODIs against Australia since 2007; the last win came at Chepauk in February 2007.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani on Wednesday said that empowerment of women and the protection of children have always been the focal point of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance, while calling the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar' initiative, which PM Modi launched today, a gif
A handful of records toppled when Smriti Mandhana notched the fastest ton in ODIs for India at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium during the second fixture against Australia on Wednesday.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, praising his lifelong focus on the welfare of women and children.
India opener Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top position in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings after scoring a fine half-century against Australia in the opening match of their three-ODI series played in New Chandigarh on Sunday, as per a release from the International Cricket Counci
A pure batting display from Australia secures them a clinical eight-wicket win against India to kick off their World Cup preparations in New Chandigarh on Sunday.
Mandhana achieved this milestone during her side's first ODI against Australia at New Chandigarh. During the match, Mandhana played a fine knock of 58 in 63 balls, with six fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 92.06.