**Presenting Batters with the Most Centuries in WODI History**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 21, 2025, 02:20 pm*

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### Indian Opener Smriti Mandhana Creates History

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has etched her name in the record books by scoring the second-fastest century in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). She achieved this milestone in just 50 balls during the third game against Australia at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Mandhana’s blistering innings of 125 runs off 63 balls was a spectacular display, although India’s total of 369 fell short while chasing a massive 413-run target.

This impressive knock marked her 13th century in WODIs, placing her among the elite batters in the format. Let’s take a look at the players with the most centuries in Women’s ODIs.

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### Smriti Mandhana – 13 Centuries

Mandhana’s explosive 125 in the recent game was her 13th WODI century. Alongside these hundreds, she has also registered 32 fifties. Over the course of 108 WODI matches, the southpaw has accumulated 4,888 runs at a splendid average of 47.92.

Her highest score remains a scintillating 136 off 120 balls against South Africa in Bengaluru last year. Notably, each of Mandhana’s 13 centuries has come while opening the innings, a feat unmatched by any other batter in this position.

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### Suzie Bates – 13 Centuries

With her latest century, Mandhana has equaled New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, who also boasts 13 WODI centuries. Bates achieved these centuries against seven different teams throughout her career.

The New Zealand stalwart has also amassed 37 half-centuries in 171 matches, scoring a total of 5,896 runs at an average of 39.83. Her highest individual score is an impressive 168. Bates is currently ranked third in terms of the most runs scored in WODIs.

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### Meg Lanning – 15 Centuries

Leading the list is former Australian captain Meg Lanning with a remarkable 15 centuries in WODIs. She accomplished this staggering total in just 103 matches, making her one of the highest run-scorers in WODI history.

Lanning scored 4,602 runs at a phenomenal average of 53.51, complemented by 21 half-centuries. Her best performance came with an unbeaten 152. Lanning announced her retirement before turning 31, ending an illustrious career defined by prolific run-scoring and captaincy.

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These outstanding players have set the benchmark high in Women’s ODI cricket with their consistent ability to score big, inspiring the next generation of cricketers worldwide.
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