Smriti Mandhana hits maiden WT20I century in 51 balls against England - Fastest hundreds in Women's T20Is listed

Smriti Mandhana made it a day to remember in Nottingham as she slammed her first-ever T20I century in stunning style.

Facing England in the opening match of the series, the left-handed opener powered her way to a hundred in just 51 balls, making it one of the quickest centuries in women’s T20 internationals.

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Let’s look at how the knock unfolded and where Mandhana stands among the fastest hundreds ever in the format.

How did Smrit Mandhana bring up her maiden WT20I century?

Mandhana looked in full control right from the start. She struck cleanly, timed beautifully, and punished every loose ball. Her 51-ball century was reached with a boundary in the 16th over, and she didn’t slow down from there. She went on to score 112 off 62 deliveries before falling in the final over.

Her innings was laced with 15 fours and three sixes and helped India post a massive 210/5 in their 20 overs. The timing of her ton and the way she attacked England’s bowlers showed why she remains one of India’s most dangerous batters in the shorter format.

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Where does Smriti Mandhana’s century rank among the fastest in Women's T20Is?

With her 51-ball ton, Mandhana joins the list of fastest-ever hundreds in women’s T20 internationals. While Deandra Dottin still holds the record for the quickest ton (38 balls), Mandhana now sits alongside some of the most explosive names in the game.

Here’s a list of the fastest Women’s T20I centuries: