Indian women cricketers have traveled a long way since their inclusion in 1978. From early trials and tests with international cricket to being the very cornerstone of strength in the form of capability, skill, and determination today, the transition from Reshma Gandhi's trailblazing first century in 1999 to batting icons of the present day is a tribute to years of resolve and game-changing performances. These glorious centuries are not just statistical milestones, they're a testimony to determination. Each hundred is a story of determination in the face of adversity, flights of individual brilliance illuminating a lifetime of hard work. From battle-weary warhorses who raised crests to modern maestros shattering record books, these seven ladies have placed Indian women's cricket on the global map. Their success inspires millions of young girls all over the subcontinent. For each hurdle overcome, for each record set, opportunities are created for generations to come and India's reputation as a nation with a passion for cricket where a gender divide does not exist is cemented. Top 7 Indian Women Cricketers with Most Centuries in ODIs Rank Player Centuries ODI Matches Total Runs Average Career Span 1 Smriti Mandhana 13 108 4,888 47.92 2013-Present 2 Mithali Raj 7 232 7,805 50.68 1999-2022 3 Harmanpreet Kaur 7 149 4,069 37.67 2009-Present 4 Punam Raut 3 73 2,299 34.83 2009-2021 5 Jemimah Rodrigues 2 50 1,439 32.70 2018-Present 6 Thirush Kamini 2 39 825 25.78 2006-2017 7 Jaya Sharma 2 77 2,091 30.75 2002-2008 Top 7 Indian Women Cricketers with Most Centuries in ODIs Smriti Mandhana - 13 Centuries Image Source : Getty Images Smriti Mandhana is Indian women's ODI run-scoring queen with no one to rival her. Her 13 tons are not just statistical dominance but also artistic superiority over the craft of scoring runs. Since her debut in 2013, this classy left-hander has raised a new bar for Indian batswomen on the world scene. Her career batting average of 47.92 in 108 games is a mind-boggling exhibition of consistency at the international level. What makes Mandhana stand apart isn't always her century count—it's the way she takes apart top-class bowling attacks. She is particularly deadly in hunt mode, transforming pressure-cooker moments into personalized tutorials. Her stroke-play is a mix of old-school technique and modern-day innovation to make her the pain-in-the-neck for captains of other teams. Mandhana's recent achievement, from being the fastest Indian woman to do some.tings, is evidence that she keeps creating her own history. Beyond numbers, her legacy is observed by inspiring generations of young girls to play cricket as a profession. Also Read | Top 12 Women Cricketers With Most Hundreds in ODI | Century Queens Mithali Raj - 7 Centuries Image Source : Associated Press Mithali Raj's career is not measured in numbers, even though seven ODI centuries are one of the facts that make her a myth. In more than 232 games over more than two decades, she made 7,805 runs at 50.68. Her longevity is unprecedented and benchmarks future generations may not be able to reach were established by her. The previous Indian captain had a virtually supernatural knack of building innings in pressure situations. Her hundreds weren't individual achievements, but match-winning innings that lifted whole sides. Raj's technique was textbook ideal, temperament was cool, and devotion was complete. She played centuries on various continents, against all forms of bowling assaults, demonstrating her flexibility and class. Besides her seven hundreds, Raj accumulated five nineties, which proved her reliability at the highest level. Her contribution to Indian women's cricket cannot be quantified in numbers; she was a doorbreaker who opened gates for future legends. Harmanpreet Kaur - 7 Centuries Image Source : Associated Press Harmanpreet Kaur's seven ODI centuries reflect her maturation from glittering promise to hard-gained finisher. Her rare achievement of making a century in a calendar year twice is an indicator of her consistency of playing at great levels throughout the year. From the time she made her debut against Pakistan in 2009, Kaur has remained Indian cricket's steady middle-order mainstay. Her hundred-year-old centuries were against different oppositions—England, Bangladesh, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa, showing her flexibility against different styles of bowling and conditions. Kaur's attacking batting approach tended to sway matches in India's direction, with her big-hitting and astute selection of shots making her the greatest feared batter in the game. What has distinguished Kaur is leadership under pressure. As a leader, she's mixed brilliance with strategic sense, taking India through game-defining matches. Her 4,069 runs in 149 games at 37.67 could be humble by peers' measurements, but her input in the crunch situations has been invaluable. Punam Raut - 3 Centuries Image Source : Getty Images Punam Raut's three centuries in ODIs, earned over 73 games between 2009 and 2021, showcase consistency and determination in Indian cricket's middle order. Her average of 34.83 speaks to consistent run-scoring capacity, and her 2,299 runs stand for valuable contribution for the duration of time that she has played. Raut's best year was 2017 when she scored two centuries and averaged 59, a tremendous average that put her in her best of times. Her two centuries against Ireland, Australia, and South Africa were in contrasting situations, where she proved that she could score in various match situations and bowling pairs. It was her resilience against pace and spin that made Raut special. She possessed the rare talent of accelerating when the situation demanded and remaining calm in the face of critical situations. Her retirement signaled the end of the era for Indian cricket since she embodied the transition from the older guard to the new era cricketer. Raut's contribution went beyond individual success; she mentored young cricketers and provided stability during transition periods to Indian women's cricket, so her contribution became invaluable to the growth of the team. Also Read | Top 10 Fastest Centuries in Women’s ODI Cricket History Jemimah Rodrigues - 2 Centuries Image Source : BCCI The one to watch out for in Indian women's cricket in the near future is Jemimah Rodrigues, with her two ODI hundreds already making her one of the country's leading batters already. She has been one of the pillars of India's batting line-up since making her debut in 2018, scoring 1,439 runs at 32.70 in 50 games. Her centuries against South Africa and Ireland in 2025 demonstrated maturity and control playing under stress. Rodrigues stands out as a player who can stabilize an innings when necessary or destroy at will at the moment of truth. Her technique is impeccable, temperament unmatched, and potential unlimited. At the tender age of Rodrigues, she has already shown fantastic consistency and match awareness. She has displayed such ability to read a game position and change her game accordingly that she will contribute a lot more centuries to her lead. Her entry was in the Indian cricket golden era, and she is perfectly placed to take advantage of better infrastructures and opportunities. Rodrigues is the ultimate model of modern cricket standards, bodily, hard-hitting, and tactically astute. Her transformation from potential candidate to established international cricketer is the inspiration for young cricketers across the nation, reaffirming that ability and hard work can overcome any obstacle. Thirush Kamini - 2 Centuries Image Source : AFP Thirush Kamini's two half-centuries in ODIs, out of a combined total of 39 matches from 2006 to 2017, are truly deserving efforts during the nascent years of Indian cricket. Her overall record of 825 runs at a strike rate of 25.78 with three half-centuries indicated her possibility of contribution amidst scarce opportunities. Kamini was one of the few Indian women cricketers to have scored centuries in Tests and ODIs, which reflected her skill set across formats. Her centuries against West Indies and Ireland came at times when Indian cricket needed experienced hands badly to mentor youngsters. What distinguished Kamini was her left-handed batting style and ability to build rapport. She maintained the top order consistent, allowing other free-scoring batsmen to play around her. Her cricketing acumen and awareness of situations earned her a valued team member above, over numbers. Kamini's playing career coincided with infrastructural growth in Indian cricket, and she had the advantage of better coaching and facilities. Her success encouraged more women from the region to take cricket seriously, boosting the talent pool and contributing to Indian cricket as a whole as well as being even more powerful overseas. Jaya Sharma - 2 Centuries Image Source : ICC Two ODI centuries from 77 matches between 2002 and 2008 by Jaya Sharma made her one of the early stars' products in Indian cricket. Her 2,091 runs at 30.75 during one of the developing stages of growth for women's cricket in India were outstanding. Her struggles against Pakistan and Australia throughout the centuries showed her quality of playing against good teams. Sharma has also set the record for the third-highest score of a batsman (138*) by an Indian in ODIs, showing her Big Innings potential when conditions and situations demanded so. What was striking about Sharma was the pioneering work she did in constructing Indian cricket. She played when there were barely any facilities, limited opportunities, and scant support. Still, she had very high standards and set examples for generations to come. Sharma's determination was unshakeable, her resolve strong, and her allegiance unconquerable. Her success opened the door for future stars, bearing witness that Indian cricketers could compete on equal terms in the global arena. Her legacy transcended statistics, such as how she established Indian women's cricket as a serious endeavor worthy of sponsorship and professional commitment. Also Read | Top 10 Fastest Century in Women’s T20I Cricket | Checkout Who Tops the List? Conclusion These seven phenomenal cricketers have scripted Indian women's cricket in their record-holding deeds and indomitable spirit. From the supremacy of the present era by Smriti Mandhana to the trendsetter of Jaya Sharma, every one of these cricketers has penned unique chapters in the story of Indian cricket. Their tally of 36 ODI tons are not just statistics—they represent the transcending of boundaries, debunking myths, and inspiring millions. Their diversity of backgrounds, styles of play, and careers is the measure of the richness and maturity of Indian cricket. Some created something new from very modest infrastructure, some were benefited by virtue of better infrastructure and amenities. But all the heroes did possess some common virtues: outstanding talent, mental toughness, and commitment to excellence. As the women's cricket in India continues to flourish, these legends leave blueprints to be emulated. Their hundreds will make future generations think that they can dream larger and struggle more to attain anything as long as they pursue it. Their legacy promises Indian cricket's red-hued future where there is excellence as the new normal and not extraordinary.