Smriti Mandhana vs Meg Lanning- comparing their stats after 103 ODIs ahead of Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been rock-solid in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The opening batter has been the leading run-scorer in the 50-over ICC event, amassing 365 runs in seven innings at an average of 60.83 with the help of one century and two fifties. The reigning World No.1 ODI-ranked batter would now be keen to deliver against Australia in the upcoming semifinal match, scheduled to be played in Navi Mumbai on October 30.

Australia always brings the best out of Mandhana as the left-handed batter has amassed 966 runs in 20 innings against the Aussies. She averages 49.80 with the help of four tons and six half-centuries. Her performances in the knockout matches remain key to the Women in Blue's chances of winning their maiden World Cup title.

With 136 needed to complete 10,000 runs, Mandhana would be keen to join former India captain Mithali Raj and England’s Charlotte Edwards in the elite list of batters to reach the landmark across all three formats in women's cricket.

In this article, we will compare Smriti Mandhana’s record with former Australia captain Meg Lanning, who represented the reigning World Champions in 103 ODIs.

Comparing Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning's records after 103 ODIs

Most runs

Smriti Mandhana made her ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2013. The southpaw amassed 4,501 runs in her first 103 ODIs at an average of 46.40 with the help of 11 tons and 31 half-centuries.

(Source: ESPN)

On the other hand, Meg Lanning made her ODI debut against England in 2011. The right-handed batter scored 4,602 runs in 102 innings with an average of 53.51, comprising 15 tons and 21 half-centuries.

Averages and Strike rates

Smriti Mandhana enjoyed a tremendous average of 46.40 in her first 103 games. She has gone from strength to strength after averaging in mid 30s during her first 40 games. The 29-year-old also played at a decent strike rate of 87.92.

(Source: ESPN)

On the contrary, Meg Lanning averaged 53.21 in her career spanning 103 ODIs. She needed just 10 games to average in the 40s before taking her game to the next level. Lanning also had a superior strike rate of 92.20 as compared to Mandhana.

Most centuries and fifties

Smriti Mandhana slammed 11 centuries and 31 fifties in her first 103 ODIs. Her career-best came against Australia in Bengaluru in 2024, where she smashed a quickfire 136 off 120 deliveries. India won that game by four runs.

(Source: ESPN)

Meanwhile, Meg Lanning holds the record for most tons (15) in the 50-over format in women’s cricket. She, however, has managed only 21 half-centuries, fewer than Mandhana. The right-hander played her career-best knock against Sri Lanka in the 2017 World Cup, scoring an unbeaten 152 off 135 deliveries as the Aussies won the game by eight wickets.

Most runs in a winning cause

Smriti Mandhana was part of 63 wins in her first 103 ODIs. In these games, she scored 3668 runs in 63 innings at an average of 58.71 with the help of nine tons and 23 half-centuries.

(Source: ESPN)

On the contrary, Meg Lanning won 89 of her 103 ODIs. The former Aussie skipper amassed 4342 runs in 88 innings at an average of 60.30, hitting 15 centuries and 19 fifties. As a result, she leads Mandhana by a huge margin in terms of win percentage.

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Edited by James Kuanal