Smriti Mandhana Makes History by Shattering World Record as First Player Ever to…
Smriti Mandhana has made history in the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025, held in India. During a crucial match against New Zealand at DY Patil International Stadium in Navi Mumbai, she set a new world record.
Smriti Mandhana Shatters World Record
The star opener of the Indian women’s cricket team scored her third consecutive half-century, marking a significant achievement in her career. In the process, Mandhana broke the record for the most sixes hit by a player in Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs) in a calendar year.
Record-Breaking Performance
- Sixes in 2025: 29
- Previous Record Holder: Lizelle Lee (South Africa) – 28 sixes in 2017
Mandhana struck two sixes during her innings, bringing her total to 29 sixes this year. This achievement surpasses the previous year’s record held by Lizelle Lee. Below is a list of players with the most sixes in Women’s ODIs within a single calendar year:
| 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 Highlights
In addition to her record, Mandhana, along with Pratika Rawal, has forged a remarkable century opening partnership against New Zealand. This stand marks their seventh century partnership in Women’s ODIs, making it the highest for any Indian duo and the second-most in history.
They have also created a new milestone by achieving five century stands within the calendar year of 2025, tying the record with Australia’s Belinda Clark and Leisa Knightley from 2000.
As India aims for victory in this crucial match, Smriti Mandhana’s contributions have been invaluable, showcasing her talent and determination on the world stage.
