Smriti Mandhana’s Record-Breaking 112 Powers India to Massive 97-Run Win Over England in 1st T20I

Smriti Mandhana produced a captain’s knock for the ages as India crushed England by 97 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2025. Leading the side in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana smashed 112 off just 62 balls — an innings decorated with 15 fours and 3 sixes.

Mandhana’s innings not only powered India to a commanding total of 210/5 but also etched her name into the record books. She became only the second Indian woman after Harmanpreet Kaur to score a century in T20 internationals. Moreover, she joined the elite club of cricketers who have scored centuries in all three formats of women’s international cricket — alongside Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt, and Beth Mooney.

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Mandhana shared vital partnerships — 77 runs with Shafali Verma (20 off 22) for the opening stand, followed by a 94-run partnership with Harleen Deol (43 off 23) for the second wicket. She reached her century in just 51 balls, bringing it up with a boundary off Lauren Bell.

India’s total of 210 was too steep for England, who were bowled out for 113 in just 14.5 overs. Debutant Shree Charani was the standout bowler, claiming 4/12 in 3.5 overs, becoming the second Indian to take four wickets on T20I debut after Sravanthi Naidu. Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav also chipped in with two wickets each.

Nat Sciver-Brunt fought a lone battle for England with a well-compiled 66 off 42 balls, but lacked support as India’s bowlers dominated.

🏏 Milestones from the Match:

• Smriti Mandhana: First Indian woman to score centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
• Shree Charani: Second Indian to take 4 wickets on T20I debut.
• India’s 97-run victory: One of their biggest wins in T20I cricket.

With momentum firmly on their side, India will look to build on this stellar start in the second T20I of the series.