Mandhana Scores Maiden T20I Century, Leads India to 97-Run WT20I Win Over England

India's women's cricket team delivered a dominant performance in the first match of their five-match Women's T20I series against England, posting a formidable total of 210/5, their second-highest ever in WT20Is and highest away from home. Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana led with a record-breaking 112 off 62 balls at Trent Bridge, becoming the first Indian woman and fifth overall to score centuries in all three international formats. Mandhana's innings included 15 fours and 3 sixes, setting a new Indian record for the highest individual score in Women's T20Is, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur's 103. England was bowled out for 113, resulting in a 97-run victory for India, with notable bowling contributions such as Shree Charani's 4-12. Mandhana's achievement places her in an elite group alongside players like Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, highlighting her adaptability and skill across Test, ODI, and T20 formats. Additionally, India has become only the third team, after Indonesia and Argentina, to score back-to-back 200-plus totals in Women's T20Is, underscoring their growing dominance in the format.