News Flash Daily
24 February 
India Women’s Opener Smriti Mandhana Sets New Milestones Against Australia in Brisbane
News Flash Desk: Smriti Mandhana once again proved her mettle as she slammed a scintillating half-century in the opening One Day International against Australia Women at Brisbane. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, India Women got off to a strong start, largely thanks to Mandhana’s superb innings.
Brilliant Half-Century Powers India Women
Mandhana, opening for India, reached her fifty in just 57 deliveries, setting the tone for a competitive total. This innings marked a special record, making her the Asian batter with the most 50-plus scores against Australia Women in ODI history.
Record Milestones and Career Achievements
Having played 22 ODI matches against Australia, Mandhana has accumulated four centuries and seven half-centuries, solidifying her reputation as one of the continent’s most consistent performers. Furthermore, she became the second Indian woman after Mithali Raj to surpass 1,000 ODI runs against Australia, bringing her total to 1,078 runs against the Aussies.
Match Progress and India’s Total
Mandhana’s 58-run knock contributed significantly to India Women’s innings, which ended at 214 runs in 48.3 overs. In response, Australia Women were tasked with chasing 215 runs in 50 overs, setting up a competitive contest.
"Smriti’s innings once again underscores her status as a world-class batter and a key player for India Women against top opposition," said a senior cricket analyst.
Asian Batter Dominance Against Australia
With this performance, Mandhana continues to lead the charts for 50+ scores against Australia, displaying consistency, skill, and match awareness. Her knock not only added stability to India’s innings but also reinforced her position as a top-tier batter in women’s international cricket.
