India skipper Smriti Mandhana scored a record-breaking century in the third Women's ODI against Ireland on Wednesday. She achieved her hundred in 70 balls, setting a new record for the fastest century by an Indian woman in ODIs. Mandhana's knock helped India dominate the game and secure a commanding position in the series.
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