INDW vs SAW: Smriti Mandhana hit second consecutive century, made a special record in ODI history

Indian women's cricket team's star batsman Smriti Mandhana has scored her second consecutive century in the second ODI of the series against South Africa. After a century of 117 runs in the first match of the series, Mandhana continued her excellent form. Mandhana was very cautious at the beginning of the match. South African bowlers kept her quiet during the first powerplay. India lost opener Shefali Verma early, forcing Mandhana to take charge of the innings. She took her innings forward slowly.

There was a moment when she only scored 19 runs from 40 balls. But after that, she adjusted her approach and dominated the opposing bowlers. However, the squad did lose wickets during this time. But Mandhana, who batted from one end, scored a century in 103 balls. Mandhana's innings had 18 fours and two sixes. She was removed after making 136 runs off 120 balls. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (103) also had fantastic innings, scoring 171 runs alongside Mandhana.

Supporting Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur scored a century off 87 balls. The partnership of both played an important role in maintaining the momentum and putting pressure on the South African bowlers. Mandhana has now become the joint highest century-scorer for the Indian women's team. She has equaled former captain Mithali Raj. Let us tell you that Mithali had scored 7,805 runs in 232 ODIs with the help of 7 centuries. After her, Harmanpreet has scored 6 centuries. India posted a mammoth total of 325 for 3 in 50 overs, helped by hundreds from Mandhana and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.