Smriti Mandhana Scripts History with Record-Breaking T20I Century

Mandhana-Verma Pair Sets New Benchmark as India Registers Record 97-Run Win Over England.

In a dazzling display at Trent Bridge, Smriti Mandhana smashed her maiden T20I hundred—an extraordinary 112 off 62 balls—becoming the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Her blistering innings, featuring 15 fours and three sixes, propelled India to a formidable 210–5, their second-highest total in T20Is.

The fireworks began early: Mandhana unleashed a record 19-run over off Sophie Ecclestone—the most any batter has scored against her in a T20I event. Alongside Shafali Verma, she posted a 77-run opening partnership, helping Mandhana notch her 31st T20I fifty before crossing the century mark. This duo now holds the record for the most 50-plus stands by an Indian pair in women’s T20Is.

India Crush England by Record Margin

• India posted a dominating 210/5, with Harleen Deol contributing 43 to support the charge.
• England faltered under pressure, collapsing to 113 all out, marking their heaviest T20I defeat by 97 runs.
• Debutant spinner Shree Charani took 4 for 12—the best ever figures on debut for India in women’s T20Is.
• Fielding woes and tactical errors plagued England, turning the series opener into a rout .

Why It Matters

• Mandhana joins an elite group of fifth women globally to achieve centuries in all formats—joining Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt, and Beth Mooney.
• This century cements her status among the world’s most versatile and prolific batters .
• The Mandhana–Verma pairing continues to set partnership benchmarks on the world stage.

Looking Ahead

India’s commanding 97-run win sets the tone for the T20I series. With Mandhana in peak form and Verma in supporting firepower, England faces pressure to bounce back in the next T20I at Bristol (July 1).