The India vs New Zealand clash in the Women’s World Cup 2025 at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, turned out to be a memorable one for Indian fans. Star opener Smriti Mandhana shone once again, scoring a brilliant century. Her consistent form at the top, combined with a strong opening partnership alongside Pratika Rawal, provided India with a commanding start and helped the team seize control of the match early on.
Smriti Mandhana Sets a New World Record
Mandhana has set a new world record for the most sixes in a single calendar year in Women’s ODIs, surpassing South Africa’s Lizelle Lee, who hit 28 sixes in 2017. Her century stand with Pratika Rawal is their seventh century partnership for India, and their fifth in 2025 alone, equalling a world record for a pair.
A batting masterpiece from vice-captain #SmritiMandhana — 109 vs New Zealand 🇮🇳🔥
Her 14th ODI ton, crafted with class, grit, and precision in a high-stakes #WorldCup clash! 🏆👏https://t.co/V82kJJrQ16#WomensWorldCup2025 #INDvsNZ #CWC25 #BuzzAlerts #BuzzAlertsRishikaKhanna
— Buzz Alerts (@BuzzAlertsLive) October 23, 2025
