Top 5 fastest centuries in women's ODI cricket ft. Smriti Mandhana

Women's ODI cricket has seen some outstanding batting performances in recent years, with several players reaching centuries at remarkable speed. Among them, Smriti Mandhana set a new record for India in 2025 with a stunning hundred.

Mandhana achieved the feat against Australia in the third WODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September 20, 2025. She smashed a century off just 50 balls, becoming the fastest Indian batter to score a hundred in women's ODIs.

The left-handed opener was in excellent form during the series. She had scored 58 off 63 balls and 117 off 91 balls in the first two matches before producing another explosive innings in the series decider. Her aggressive batting helped highlight the growing quality and popularity of women's cricket.

Mandhana's record is part of a long list of remarkable ODI centuries by women batters around the world. In this article, we look at the top five fastest centuries in women's ODI cricket, including Mandhana's record-breaking effort in 2025.

5. Sophie Devine – 59 balls (New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women, Dublin, 2018)

Sophie Devine produced a brilliant batting performance against Ireland in the second ODI in Dublin in 2018. She scored a stunning 108 runs off 61 balls, including 13 fours and six sixes, as New Zealand posted a huge total of 418 runs.

Devine reached her century in just 59 balls, making it the fastest ODI century by a New Zealand woman at that time. Her explosive innings helped the White Ferns dominate the match and put them in a strong position against the hosts.

New Zealand eventually bowled Ireland out for just 112 runs in 35.3 overs and won the match by 306 runs. Devine's quick century was one of the key highlights of the game and remains one of the fastest centuries in women's ODI cricket.

4. Karen Rolton – 57 balls (Australia Women vs South Africa Women, Lincoln, 2000)

At number four, we have Karen Rolton, who produced a stunning batting performance against South Africa in the 2000 Women's World Cup. She scored an unbeaten 107 runs off 67 balls, including 18 fours, to help Australia chase down South Africa's total.

Rolton completed her century in just 57 balls, making it one of the fastest centuries in women's ODI cricket. Her aggressive stroke play put Australia in complete control of the chase and gave her team a comfortable advantage.

Australia reached 171/1 in 25 overs and won the match by nine wickets. Rolton remained unbeaten throughout the innings and played the key role in Australia's dominant victory.

3. Beth Mooney – 57 balls (Australia Women vs India Women, Delhi, 2025)

At number three, we have Beth Mooney, who produced a stunning century against India in the third ODI in Delhi in 2025. Mooney scored 138 runs off 75 balls, helping Australia post a huge total of 412 runs in 47.5 overs.

Mooney completed her century in just 57 balls, making it one of the fastest centuries in women's ODI cricket. Her aggressive batting helped Australia take control of the match, while Georgia Voll also contributed with a brilliant 81 off 68 balls.

Mooney has been one of Australia's most consistent batters across formats. In 85 WODIs, she has scored 2,786 runs at an average of 49.75, with a strike rate of 88.30. She has also scored four centuries and 19 fifties, with a highest score of 138.

2. Smriti Mandhana – 50 balls (India Women vs Australia Women, 2025)

At number two, we have Smriti Mandhana, who produced a stunning century against Australia in the third ODI in Delhi in 2025. She scored 125 runs off 63 balls, including 17 fours and five sixes, as India chased Australia's huge target of 413 runs.

Mandhana reached her century in just 50 balls, becoming the fastest Indian batter to score a century in men's or women's ODI cricket. Her aggressive batting gave India a strong start in the chase and made her the first Indian woman to reach an ODI hundred in 50 balls.

Mandhana has been one of India's most consistent batters across formats. In 108 WODIs, she has scored 4,888 runs at an average of 47.92, with a strike rate of 89.83. She has also scored 13 ODI centuries and 32 fifties, with a highest score of 136.

1. Meg Lanning – 45 balls (Australia vs New Zealand, 2012)

At No. 1, we have Meg Lanning, who produced a stunning batting performance against New Zealand in 2012. She scored a century in just 45 balls, showing her explosive stroke play and ability to punish loose deliveries.

The Aussie batter played with confidence from the start and found the gaps regularly. Her aggressive batting helped her reach the three-figure mark at remarkable speed and made the innings one of the most memorable in women's ODI cricket.

Lanning played 241 international matches and scored more than 8,000 runs across formats. In ODIs, she scored 4,602 runs in 103 matches at an average of 53.51, with 15 centuries and 21 fifties. Her highest ODI score was an unbeaten 152.