Smriti Mandhana Smashes Fastest fifty by an Indian Woman in ODIs News24 –

Smriti Mandhana’s Milestone: Team India’s southpaw batter Smriti Mandhana has once again rewritten the record books. During the 3rd Women’s ODI in New Delhi, she became the fastest Indian woman to score a fifty in ODIs – getting there in just 23 balls.

Mandhana surpassed her fellow mate Richa Ghosh who got to her fifty of 26 balls. Mandhana’s 23-ball half-century wasn’t a flash in the pan – it’s a marker of how far she has come as a batter. She’s shown resilience, talent, and the hunger to chase big numbers. As India heads into bigger games, having a batter in this kind of form is invaluable.

Fifty off just 23 deliveries 🔥🔥

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana registers the Fastest ODI Fifty by an Indian batter in women’s cricket! 🫡

Fifty partnership 🆙 for the 2nd wicket 🤝

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