India's vice-captain overtakes legend Mithali Raj to top India's century-makers in ODIs. Smriti Mandhana has marked her name deeper into the records of Indian cricket history as she became India's leading ODI hundred-maker batter in women's cricket. By virtue of her latest masterclass at the crease, Mandhana achieved her 11th ODI century, surpassing erstwhile India captain and legend Mithali Raj, who had registered 7 centuries during her storied 211-match career. What adds more glory to Mandhana's achievement is the speed at which she has achieved this feat — within a mere 102 innings.

Popular for her poise and timing, Mandhana has been the pillar of India's leading order for almost a decade now. Since making her debut in 2013, she has demonstrated an unbelievable capacity to change her game according to conditions and opposition. Her recent century not only guided India to a dominant position in the current ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka but also reaffirmed her standing as one of the best batters in the contemporary game. The left-hander's aggressive-but-controlled approach has been compared to some of the greatest players to have ever played the sport.

Mithali Raj, the trailblazer of Indian women's cricket, dominated the record for the most centuries for more than a decade. Consistency and leadership by Raj constructed a platform for the present generation, but now it's Mandhana who is moving forward with the baton in style. The changeover from Raj to Mandhana reflects a change in strategy — from constructing long innings to playing more aggressively and with intent, an image of the change in women's cricket around the world.

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Smriti Mandhana - 11* (102 innings).

Mithali Raj - 7 (211 innings).

- Smriti Mandhana is at a different level..!!!! ⭐ pic.twitter.com/eqinARTCj3

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 11, 2025

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A New Era of Indian Batting Supremacy

Mandhana's record-breaking achievement is greater than a personal milestone — it marks a change of guard. Her centuries frequently arrive in make-or-break games, under duress, and with panache.

With years on her side, she can be expected to extend this margin further and provide a template for generations to follow. As women's cricket draws more international focus, Mandhana remains the face of India's charge, bringing inspiration to tens of thousands of young girls right across the country.

The Women's ODI Tri-Series 2025 in Sri Lanka will be decided with a nail-biting final on Sunday, May 11, when India Women take on Sri Lanka Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The series kicked off late in April with three teams—India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa—taking part in a double round-robin series. India led the table with three victories from four games, and Sri Lanka managed two wins to qualify for the final. South Africa, though with some spirited efforts, did not make it.

Both India and Sri Lanka had one win apiece in their two encounters during the group stage, which set up a mouthwatering decider in the final. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India will seek to settle accounts after a heart-stopping defeat to the home side, while Sri Lanka, under Chamari Athapaththu, hopes to capitalize on their recent form and the backing of the crowd to lift the trophy.

The final is sure to be thrilling cricket with two evenly matched teams going up against each other. While India has stars in Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Sneh Rana, Sri Lanka retaliates with Athapaththu's experience and the burgeoning spin talent of Dewmi Vihanga.

Match Details

• Match: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Final
• Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST (04:30 AM GMT)
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

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India Women Playing XI

Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Pratika Rawal, Shuchi Upadhyay, Arundhati Reddy

Sri Lanka Women's Playing XI

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Dewmi Vihanga, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Inoka Ranaweera, Kavisha Dilhari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya

Stay tuned for what promises to be a high-voltage finale in Colombo.

The Women's ODI Tri-Series 2025 began in Sri Lanka with three powerful teams: India Women, Sri Lanka Women, and South Africa Women. The tournament presents thrilling one-day international cricket games for fans globally. The series offers one of the thrilling matches for the fans worldwide 

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Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium

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Women's ODI Tri-Series 2025: Full Squads

Sri Lanka:Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hasini Perera, Piumi Wathsala, Manudi Nanayakkara, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Inoshi Fernando, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulsuriya.

South Africa:Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Chloé Tryon.