Harmanpreet Kaur Hits 7th ODI Century, Equals Mithali Raj’s Record and Crosses 4000 Runs
New Delhi, Jul 23 – Indian Women’s ODI team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a remarkable performance in the ongoing third ODI against England, smashing her 7th ODI century and scripting multiple records in a single innings.
The 36-year-old reached the three-figure mark in just 82 balls, a knock that featured 14 boundaries and plenty of resilience. Kaur battled back cramps in her 80s and required medical attention from physios, but returned to the crease to complete her well-earned ton.
This was her first ODI century of the year and her first since scoring an unbeaten 103 against South Africa on the 2024 tour. With this ton, she equals the legendary Mithali Raj for the second-most centuries (7) by an Indian in Women’s ODIs. Smriti Mandhana tops the list with 11 hundreds.
Most Women’s ODI Centuries for India:
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Smriti Mandhana – 11
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Harmanpreet Kaur – 7
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Mithali Raj – 7
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Punam Raut – 3
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Thirush Kamini – 2
As if that wasn’t enough, Kaur also crossed the 4000-run mark in Women’s ODIs, becoming only the third Indian batter to do so after Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana.
Top Indian Run-Scorers in Women’s ODIs:
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Mithali Raj – 7805 runs (211 innings)
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Smriti Mandhana – 4588 runs (105 innings)
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Harmanpreet Kaur – 4000* runs (129 innings)
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Anjum Chopra – 2856 runs (112 innings)
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Deepti Sharma – 2300 runs (91 innings)
India put up an imposing 318 runs in 50 overs, with Kaur remaining unbeaten on 102 off 84 balls, anchoring the innings with maturity and grit. Her performance not only contributed to a strong total but also showcased her status as one of the finest batters in the women’s game today.
Kaur’s milestone-filled innings will go down as one of the most memorable in her career, reflecting determination, skill, and leadership under pressure.
