Break records and set benchmarks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMandana’s performance broke several records and set new benchmarks in women’s cricket:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMost centuries in ODIs: Mandhana is now seven centuries ahead of the legendary Mithali Raj. Fastest 150+ partnership: Along with Kaur, Mandhana set a new record for fastest 150+ partnership for the third wicket. Highest individual score on home soil: Mandhana’s 136 runs is currently the highest individual score by an Indian woman in ODIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Match summary: India vs South Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSouth Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first, aiming to take advantage of the morning conditions. However, their plans were soon foiled by the strong Indian batting line-up. Mandhana’s solid start, coupled with Kaur’s aggressive play, saw India post a mammoth 325\/3 in 50 overs. Kaur remained unbeaten on 103 with 11 boundaries and 2 sixes in her innings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Africa’s struggle and India’s dominance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn response, South Africa struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Despite some resistance, they managed to register a 200-run victory as India posted a comprehensive victory of 125 runs. The win highlighted not only India’s batting prowess but also the depth of India’s bowling line-up, with both spinners and pacers chipping in on crucial wickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nHow many centuries has Smriti Mandhana scored in ODIs?<\/strong> Smriti Mandhana has scored seven centuries in ODIs, making her the leading Indian woman in the category.<\/p> <\/div>
What records did Mandhana and Kaur create together?<\/strong> Mandhana and Kaur set the record for the fastest 150+ run partnership for the third wicket in women’s ODIs, scoring 171 runs off 136 balls.<\/p> <\/div>
What was India\u2019s total score in the second ODI against South Africa?<\/strong> India’s total score in 50 overs was 325\/3.<\/p> <\/div>
How did South Africa fare in this chase?<\/strong> South Africa were bowled out for 200 and India posted a resounding victory of 125.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nConclusion<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nSmriti Mandhana not only equaled Virat Kohli’s record with back-to-back centuries against South Africa, but also set a new benchmark in women’s cricket. Her stellar performance, coupled with the support of Harmanpreet Kaur, paved the way for India’s dominance in the series. As Mandana continues to break records and inspire future generations, the future of Indian women’s cricket looks brighter than ever. Fans are eagerly waiting for more electrifying performances from the dynamic duo to ensure that Indian cricket remains at the pinnacle of excellence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru witnessed a brilliant performance from Smriti Mandhana as she scored her second consecutive hundred against South Africa. With this extraordinary feat, Mandana not only equaled Virat Kohli’s record but also set new standards in women’s cricket. Her innings, coupled with Harmanpreet Kaur’s stellar support, paved the way for India […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":973,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket"],"yoast_head":"\n
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