Smriti will be one of the biggest attractions during the ICC Women's World Cup opener against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Tuesday. The left-hander has been in rampaging form all year and recently broke Indian batting icon Virat Kohli's record for the fastest ton by an Indian cricketer in ODI
Fast bowler Arundhati Reddy is likely fit for the September 30 tournament opener against Sri Lanka after bowling in the second Cricket World Cup 2025 warm-up against New Zealand on Saturday, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Smriti, currently in red-hot form heading into the tournament, was speaking to JioStar ahead of her side's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup campaign start against Sri Lanka from September 30 at Guwahati.
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who is thriving in a purple patch, became just the second player from the nation to reach 800 rating points in the ICC women's ODI rankings.
With Pakistan taking on South Africa and India meeting Australia, players across the four countries enjoyed their moves, particularly with the bat, as runs flowed across the two series.
India have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the third and deciding Women's ODI in New Delhi. Australia defeated India by 43 runs in a record outing, which saw hundreds from Beth Mooney and Smriti Mandhana.
Australian opener Beth Mooney believes that there is no limit to what their team can achieve in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 with a fully fit squad, as per the official website of ICC.
Congratulating the star batter, YSRCP chief Jagan Reddy said on X, "Heartiest congratulations to Smriti Mandhana for setting the fastest century record in ODI cricket by any Indian in just 50 balls!"
India's star batter Smriti Mandhana lauded the spirit and character of the Indian women's cricket team after their valiant chase against Australia in the third ODI.