Smriti Mandhana is the Talk of the Town – Here's Why!
Smriti Mandhana, a huge name in Indian women's cricket, is back in the spotlight. She's breaking records, having cool personal moments, and has an eye on cricket's future. Fans, reporters, and cricket experts just keep praising her.
A Cricket Achievement That Made India Happy
Smriti just made history with an awesome 112-run century in a T20 International game against England. Now, she's the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three international types of the game: Tests, One Day Internationals, and T20s.
This isn't just a win for her; it's an awesome moment for India. Only a few cricketers around the world, men or women, have done this. Smriti's playing well consistently, with good timing, and fearless batting have gotten her the top spot. Everyone on social media and sports channels celebrated this achievement.
A Birthday with Lots of Love and Viral Moments
Smriti is also winning hearts off the field. She turned 29 on July 18, 2025, and her birthday was really special. Her partner, Palash Muchhal, a famous musician and filmmaker, surprised her with a party.
Party photos and videos quickly were shared by many, showing Smriti smiling with friends and family. People loved seeing this side of her. The sweet birthday wishes and media attention showed how much people admire her even when she's not playing cricket.
Ready for the 2025 World Cup and a Big Move
With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 coming soon, Smriti's ready to lead. The games start in India this September, and she'll be very important as a batter and leader. People think her experience and how she plays will guide India’s young team when things get tough.
Plus, she recently led the RCB Women’s team to their first WPL win, a first for the team. RCB fans loved it, since the men’s team had never won before.
But Smriti is considering things outside of just playing. She also started the City Cricket Academy by Smriti Mandhana in Dubai to help young cricket players all over the world. It shows she’s thinking about the future of the sport.
She Keeps Breaking Records:
She has the most centuries by an Indian in Women’s ODIs, with 11
She has scored the most runs for India in Women’s T20Is, with 3982
She has the highest individual T20I score by an Indian woman, with 112
She has the most 50+ scores in Women’s T20Is, with 32
She's the second Indian woman (after Mithali Raj) to pass 4500 ODI runs
In Conclusion
Smriti Mandhana is more than just an athlete – she’s an inspiration. She is someone young people can look up to and is a big help to Indian women’s cricket around the world. Her story is truly awesome. With the World Cup coming and her game still improving, this is just the beginning for her.
