Smriti Mandhana’s historic feat led to Team India’s big run total

Indian Women Cricket Team captain Smriti Mandhana has created history in ODI cricket. Her brilliant innings has seen the Indian team go over 400 runs for the first time in the history of ODI cricket.

Smriti Mandhana, the Indian Women Cricket Team captain, has created history in ODI cricket. Mandhana made the record of scoring the fastest century as an Indian batsman. Mandhana achieved this feat in the third ODI match being played against Ireland. The Indian captain completed the century in just 70 balls. She has broken the record of Harmanpreet Kaur. Thanks to her fiery innings, the Indian team has scored its highest score in ODI cricket.

In the third ODI match being played in Rajkot, the Indian team won the toss and decided to bat. As soon as Mandhana came to the crease, she rained fours and sixes. She was accompanied by young opener Pratika Rawal. Both of them together took the Irish bowlers to task. Mandhana looked more attacking. She completed her century in the 24th over of the innings. The Indian captain was out after scoring 135 runs in 80 balls. Her brilliant innings included 12 fours and seven sixes.

“The women’s team head coach, Amol Muzumdar said that batting has given him loads of confidence before the World Cup.

We had back-to-back series, West Indies and Ireland. It has been a well-fought series and plenty of positives. The batting looks settled. We would love to have another fast bowler.”. He said that India had not gone into the match with a 400-plus target in mind.

“No, not all. We don’t set targets. We go as per the flow of the game. It has been fantastic to see some records set in these last 12 months. Pretty satisfying, but at the same time we continue the process.” He said that Pratika had come in as a “breath of fresh air”.

“Top of the order with Smriti. Calm and composed and seems settled at this level. Let’s hope that continues.”

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