Palash Muchhal Lauds Girlfriend Smriti Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Innings
Smriti Mandhana scored 135 runs off 80 balls, it was her 10th ODI Century.
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India] January 15 : Music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal has lauded India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana for her 10th ODI century in the third and final game of the series against Ireland in Rajkot on Wednesday, January 15. Muchhal shared an ICC post as his Instagram story to congratulate the opener.
Spectacular Innings
The left-handed batter scored 135 runs off 80 balls, including seven maximums and 12 boundaries. During her innings, Mandhana also became the fastest Indian to reach triple figures (70 deliveries), breaking the previous record held by regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (87-ball ton vs South Africa in 2024).
Her Innings helped the Women in Blue surpass the 400-run total for the first time in the 50-over format, posting 435/5 before registering a 304-run win to complete a 3-0 whitewash. During her knock, Mandhana also became the only fourth player to score 10 tons in the 50-over format in the women’s game.
As an actor, Muchhal has featured in the film ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’ and lent his music to movies like ‘Dishkiyaon’ and ‘Bhootnath Returns.’ Some of his viral songs are ‘Tu Hi Hai Aashiqui’ and ‘Party to Banti Hai’. Palash Muchhal has directed movies also such as Ardh, Kaam Chalu Hai.
India Women’s Record Breaking Win
The Indian women’s cricket team made history on Wednesday, January 15, with a stunning 304-run victory over Ireland in the third and final ODI. The match, held at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, marked their biggest win in ODI history.
The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first. Indian openers, captain Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal delivered a brilliant partnership of 233 runs off 160 balls. Smriti made history by becoming the first Indian woman to score 10 centuries in ODI cricket.
The left-hander played a brilliant knock of 135 runs off 80 balls, in a knock that included 12 boundaries and seven sixes. In the process, she also became the fastest Indian woman to reach an ODI century, achieving the milestone in just 70 balls.
Meanwhile, Pratika celebrated her maiden ODI century, finishing with an impressive 154 runs off 129 balls, featuring 20 boundaries and one six. Richa Ghosh added a quickfire 59 off 42 balls, with 10 boundaries and a six while Tejal Hasabnis chipped in with 28. India ended their innings at a formidable 435/5 in 50 overs, setting a new record for their highest-ever total in ODI cricket.
In response, Ireland never seemed to get going and were dismissed for just 131 in 31.4 overs, with Sarah Forbes top-scoring on 41. Deepti Sharma was the standout bowler for India, taking three wickets as the Women in Blue secured a commanding 304-run victory, setting a new record for India’s largest win in ODI history. With this victory, India completed a clean sweep, winning all three matches of the series against Ireland.
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