Smriti Mandhana Shines as India Faces a Do-or-Die World Cup Clash

ByAnupam Pandey,SportsCafe Editor

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Smriti Mandhana has stepped up for the Indian team in the crucial Women's World Cup match against New Zealand. Smashing her first ton in this edition, she went on to break various records. A win in this game would seal India's place in the semi-finals.

Smriti Mandhana Shines as India Faces a Do-or-Die World Cup Clash.

India and New Zealand clash today in a thrilling encounter in the Women's World Cup. Since this match will let the fans know who will be the last team making it to the Women's World Cup semis, it is necessary for both teams to give their best. And when it comes to do-or-die games,

In this crucial match, Smriti Mandhana decided to take charge for the Indian team. She went on to score 109 runs off 95 balls to help India reach a good score, without the innings coming to an end. Her knock also sets the tone for the remainder of the game, as India eyes a strong total against New Zealand.

1. Smriti Mandhana in Women's WC 2025

When the Women's World Cup started, several questions were put up on the form of Smriti Mandhana. But now she has silenced all the critics by giving her best for the Indian team across all the games. With her century against New Zealand, Mandhana has registered her third consecutive 50+ score in the current edition.

Smriti Mandhana in Women's World Cup 2025:

India vs Sri Lanka: 8 (10)
India vs Pakistan: 23 (32)
India vs South Africa: 23 (32)
India vs Australia: 80 (66)
India vs England: 88 (94)
India vs New Zealand: 109 (95)

Despite not having a good start to the current edition, Smriti Mandhana has regained her form in the Women's World Cup. With three consecutive strong innings for the team, she continues to give her best to the Indian team. Along with that, Smriti Mandhana now tops the chart for most runs in the current edition, with 331 runs in 6 innings at an average of 55.16.

2. Mandhana Breaks Centuries Record

The innings played by Smriti Mandhana against New Zealand have helped her to create multiple records. Along with that, she has also managed to get close to breaking some records, highlighting her greatness in the game. She is now going against some of the best players of all time, such as Meg Lanning, who is also

By scoring 109 runs, Smriti Mandhana also grabbed her 17th international century. This has allowed her to level with Meg Lanning for having the most centuries in Women's cricket. If Mandhana gets another ton in the upcoming matches, she will be able to get the record fully to her name.

Along with that, Smriti Mandhana has now also scored her 14th century in the ODI format. This puts Smriti just one century away from leveling with Meg Lanning. Surely, she has played a few more games as compared to Lanning, which puts her close to achieving this record.

Smriti Mandhana has with Harmanpreet Kaur for having the most centuries for the Indian team in the Women's World Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur holds three centuries in 27 innings. On the other hand, Smriti has notched three centuries in just 22 innings.

3. Mandhana Rules WODIs in 2025

The form in which Smriti Mandhana has been in the year 2025 shall not be forgotten by any Indian cricket fan. She has dominated for India across the Women's ODI format, leading the team from the front with her batting skills. This year, she also became the first batter to have scored 1000 runs in a calendar year in Women's ODI matches.

Smriti Mandhana in WODIs in 2025:

Innings: 20
Not Out: 0
Runs: 1259
Average: 62.95
Strike Rate: 111.41
100s: 5
50s: 5

Not only has she etched this record to her name, but she is also setting standards. With the Indian team yet to play a League stage match against Bangladesh, Mandhana has created her margin in the ODI charts. Not only has she been the first player to score 1000 runs in a calendar year, but she is also going close to the 1500 mark.