Smriti Mandhana bears a large portion of the responsibility for India’s ambitions in the forthcoming Women’s World Cup, particularly given his recent impressive play. In the current three-match ODI series against Australia, the Indian vice-captain blasted two hundreds and one fifty. She broke the record for the fastest century by an Indian cricketer in One-Day Internationals during the third match. In just 50 balls, she reached the milestone—two balls faster than Virat Kohli’s 2013 total against Australia.
Currently participating in the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai, India’s Test captain Shubman Gill compared Smriti Mandhana lethargic elegance as a batter to that of Australian great Damien Martyn.
“I believe her playing style is somewhat reminiscent of Damien Martyn. Her elegance is slow and lethargic. Technique helps you get through difficult times. It helps you when you’re under pressure or in a difficult scenario,” Gill stated in a video that was posted on the BCCI Women’s channel.
Smriti Mandhana receives important guidance from Shubman Gill.
Gill, the Indian T20I vice captain, advised Smriti Mandhana to keep playing the way she has been lately but declined to offer any specific guidance.
“I actually would not give her any advice and tell her to be herself and keep doing what she is doing,” Gill said.
Smriti Mandhana did not participate in Thursday, September 25, India vs. England’s first warm-up match. India was defeated by 153 runs in the match. against Saturday, the Women in Blue will take against New Zealand in Bengaluru in another warm-up game.
On Tuesday, September 30, India will kick off their Women’s World Cup campaign at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Even though they lost to England, India is still the favourite to win the main event.
In contrast, the Indian men’s team will face Sri Lanka on Friday in a Super-Four match in the 2025 Asia Cup. The team led by Suryakumar Yadav has advanced to the final, where they will play Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai.
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