Smriti Mandhana made history, becoming the first woman cricketer to score four ODI centuries in a calendar year. She achieved this milestone during the third ODI against Australia in Perth, reaching her century off 103 balls. Despite her impressive 14-boundary, one-six innings, India lost the match. This feat surpasses the previous record of three centuries, shared by seven players.
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