Smriti MandhanaSensational century against new zealand in progress women’s world cup 2025 Has enhanced her status as one of the best players in women’s cricket. The top batsman’s century in this crucial match puts India in a strong position as they look to secure a crucial win in the tournament. Mandhana’s brilliant stroke play and composure under pressure were evident throughout her innings, bringing her one step closer to the all-time ODI greats. This century also marked another record-breaking achievement in Mandhana’s illustrious career.
Smriti Mandhana broke many records with her brilliant century against New Zealand
Mandhana’s century against New Zealand has included her in the record books in many ways. Mandhana goes ahead with 14 ODI centuries in her name suzie bates Became the second highest century scorer in New Zealand women’s ODI cricket. Now the only player ahead of him is meg lanningWho retired with 15 centuries. Mandhana also equalized Harmanpreet KaurThe record for most centuries scored by an Indian player in the World Cup, he has now scored three centuries in the World Cup tournament. His innings has been a major talking point, as it came at a time when India desperately needed a win to stay in the tournament.
Mandhana’s century marked another milestone as she now holds the record for most sixes hit by a woman in a calendar year. She reached 29 sixes in 2025, surpassing South Africa’s previous record of 28 sixes. liezel lee In 2017. His remarkable ability to clear the ropes consistently has been a huge asset for India in this World Cup. Mandhana had a partnership in this innings Pratika Rawal The duo helped India get off to a great start by scoring their seventh century partnership, the most by any Indian pair in women’s ODIs.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Smriti Mandhana 💯 pic.twitter.com/PYnN9PSLkh
– RCBIAN Official (@RcbianOfficial) 23 October 2025
A century is necessary for Smriti Mandhana to win the match against New Zealand. @SportStarWeb pic.twitter.com/chsroSTZCx
– Shayan Acharya (@ShayanAcharya) 23 October 2025
World Cup century for Smriti Mandhana.
He has listened to all the trolls about India performing only in bilateral matches but not in the World Cup. He really is the best.
– Bhawana (@cricbhawana) 23 October 2025
A number 18 has a score of zero. Another number 18 scores a century. Same day. Let us tell you how cricket can be such a great leveller.#AUSvIND #INDWvNZW #CWC25
– Ronald D Sampson (@rdsampson_25) 23 October 2025
Smriti Mandhana finding form at this stage of the tournament is a really good sign for India. Sensational knock today. #CWC25
– Sankand (0.1% on Sudoku) (@SankandDeliver) 23 October 2025
Highest opening partnership in #CWC25
The biggest partnership ever for 🇮🇳 in Women’s World Cup history 👏#GujaratDiggaj #bring it on #adani pic.twitter.com/N8RjC1YlFP
– Gujarat Giants (@Giant_Cricket) 23 October 2025
Shambhar, number one!
Women’s ODI 💯No.1️⃣4️⃣ for Smriti Mandhana!#alire #CWC25 #INDvNZ Smriti Mandhana
– Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) 23 October 2025
I am happy with the individual performance of the top batsmen especially Smriti Mandhana but still the fear of losing the game is always there in any situation.#CWC25 pic.twitter.com/rj4I8M5yck
– De Minimis (@JusNecessitatis) 23 October 2025
#INDvNZ
on the first #CWC25 And Smriti Mandhana, the 14th opening batsman in ODI for India 🔥#ranimandhana #smritimandhana pic.twitter.com/aPAA9PWaIW– Rakshit Sharma (@RakshitSharma32) 23 October 2025
Smriti Mandhana’s 1️⃣4️⃣th ODI century 🙌#women #Cricket #smritimandhana #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/DRAdfBTMvK
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 23 October 2025
Mandhana and Pratika Raval’s record-breaking partnership puts India in command
In the 24th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025, Mandhana’s explosive century and Pratika’s almost perfect innings have given India a strong hold on the match against New Zealand. Mandhana, who is in excellent form, completed her third World Cup century in just 88 balls with the help of 10 fours and 3 sixes. Raval, on the other hand, was steady and composed, currently unbeaten on 98 off 118 balls, and providing excellent support.
The duo put together a 200-run partnership for the first wicket, setting a new benchmark for Indian opening partnerships in Women’s ODIs. The partnership also equaled the record for the highest century partnership by any Indian pair in World Cup history, further highlighting their dominance. Her remarkable performance not only put India in a strong position but also broke many records, with Mandhana now holding the record for most sixes hit by a female batsman in a calendar year. Their partnership set the stage for a huge score and gave India effective control of the game.
This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.
