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India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Saturday said her record ODI hundred against Australia was "not my best," as India lost the series-deciding match by 43 runs, handing the hosts a 1-2 series defeat.

Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, smashing the fastest ODI century by an Indian woman in just 50 balls against Australia. Her blistering innings, the second-fastest in women's ODI history, fueled India's chase of 413. Mandhana's feat equals Suzie Bates' 13 ODI centuries, placing her second to Meg Lanning.

INDW vs AUSW: India women's cricket team is on the verge of a historic bilateral series win against Australia when the two teams meet on September 20 in New Delhi. The upcoming match could redefine the rivalry and boost India's confidence ahead of the Women's World Cup.

The ICC has released the official anthem 'Bring it Home' for the Women's World Cup 2025, sung by Shreya Ghoshal. The anthem sets the tone for the tournament as India aims to win its first World Cup title in 12 years.

Opener Smriti Mandhana slammed a fine century as India handed Australia a massive 102-run defeat in the second women's ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 in Mullanpur.

Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings for women batters after her half-century against Australia. This achievement comes before the Women's Cricket World Cup. Several other players from both India and Australia have also seen improvements in their rankings following the recent ODI match, including bowlers Kim Garth and Alana King.

Smriti Mandhana reclaimed the No.1 ODI ranking with a half-century against Australia on September 14 in Mullanpur. She replaced England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt at the top.

Australia Women dominated India in the first ODI, winning by eight wickets and extending India's losing streak against them in ODIs. Phoebe Litchfield starred with 88 runs, while India's strong start was let down by their middle order and ineffective bowling, raising concerns ahead of the Women's World Cup.

India Women's cricket team has drafted Assam batter Uma Chetry as a replacement for the injured Yastika Bhatia ahead of the ODI series against Australia and the upcoming World Cup. Shafali Verma again didn't find a spot in the 50-over squad since last playing back in October 2024.

WV Raman has said that the Indian team should not become complacent for the World Cup, as home advantage can also be a double-edged sword. He feels that other teams also play spin well now, and India will have to battle out the challenges against competitors.

Smriti Mandhana's hundred and Shree Charani's sensational bowling effort on debut helped India secure a crushing win over England in the first women's T20I on Saturday, June 28.

Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the elite cricketers globally.