Mandhana joins Rohit in an elite list after century [Source: X, AFP]Smriti Mandhana failed to deliver for India in the first match of the Women’s Asia Cup, but the champion batter roared back in style as she tore apart the Hong Kong Women's bowling attack and smashed her second century in the T20I format.India batted first, and it was the Mandhana show as the Indian opener ran riot and smashed a quickfire 124 off 64 deliveries, with a strike rate of 193, and in the process, the southpaw broke several records.Her impact could be seen from the fact that out of India’s total of 193, she alone scored 124 runs. Apart from breaking several high-profile records, Mandhana also joined India’s Rohit Sharma in an elusive batting list.Mandhana joins Rohit Sharma in an elusive batting featThis was Mandhana’s second hundred in T20Is, and with this stellar knock, she became just the third Indian batter to have multiple centuries in all formats.The other two batters are Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, and now, the left-handed Indian opener has also entered the list.Rohit Sharma (TEST - 12, ODI - 34, T20I - 5)KL Rahul (TEST - 12, ODI - 8, T20I - 2)Smriti Mandhana (TEST - 2, ODI - 14, T20I - 2)*Mandhana is the only female cricketer in this list, and it showcases her dominance across formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is).Breaking down Mandhana's centuries across formatsMandhana has 18 hundreds across formats for India, and throughout her career, she has been one of the best in the business. Here is the breakdown of her centuries across formats.The 30-year-old has played nine Tests for India and has racked up two stellar centuries, with one coming against Australia and the other against a quality South African bowling attack.Her maiden T20I century was against the English team, when she scored 112 off 62 balls in Nottingham in 2025. Then came the outstanding knock against Hong Kong, which turned out to be her second century in T20Is.Also Read: Smriti Mandhana Goes Past Mithali Raj With Century No. 18; List Of All World Records Broken Vs Hong KongHowever, it has been in the ODIs, where Mandhana has been a force to be reckoned with. In 120 matches, she has racked up 5411 runs and has 14 centuries to her name.Out of her 14 hundreds, 4 have come up against Australia, 3 each against New Zealand and South Africa. 2 centuries have been scored against the West Indies, while she has slammed a solitary hundred against both Ireland and Sri Lanka Women.What makes Smriti Mandhana so good across formats?Mandhana has been a quality batter across formats for nearly a decade, and it is mainly due to her elegant strokeplay, mental toughness, and her ability to score runs everywhere.She can adapt herself according to the situation. If needed, the southpaw can be an aggressor, and if needed, she can play as an anchor, depending on the role the team needs from her.Moreover, unlike other batters, she adapts swiftly to different playing conditions. The left-handed opener has scored runs in India, England, and Australia, which showcases her versatility as a batter.Also Read: Revealed- What Happened Between KL Rahul-Delhi Capitals That Led To KKR Trade?
