Smriti Mandhana Makes History, Sets New World Record as First Ever Player
Smriti Mandhana has made history by becoming the first player ever to achieve a remarkable feat in Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs). During the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025, she set a new record for the most sixes in a single calendar year.
Record-Breaking Achievement
In the match against New Zealand held at the DY Patil International Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Mandhana scored an impressive half-century. This innings included two sixes, bringing her total to 29 sixes in 2025. This remarkable performance has allowed her to surpass the previous record of 28 sixes set by South Africa’s Lizelle Lee in 2017.
Top Players for Sixes in Women’s ODIs
| Player | Team | Sixes | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 29 | 2025 |
| Lizelle Lee | South Africa | 28 | 2017 |
| Deandra Dottin | West Indies | 21 | 2013 |
| Chloe Tryon | South Africa | 21 | 2017 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka | 21 | 2013 |
Partnership Milestone
In addition to her individual success, Mandhana has also contributed to a remarkable partnership. She and her opening partner, Pratika Rawal, have secured their seventh century opening stand. This achievement marks the most century stands by an Indian pair in Women’s ODIs, as well as the joint second-most in the history of the format.
This year alone, Mandhana and Rawal have combined for five century partnerships, setting a new record for a single calendar year by any pair. They now share this record with Australia’s Belinda Clark and Leisa Knightley, who reached this milestone in 2000.
As India navigates the crucial matches of the World Cup, Smriti Mandhana continues to be a pivotal player in their quest for victory.
