Nagpur, Oct. 17 -- Kiran Navgire, the hard-hitting opener of Maharashtra and India, has rewritten the record books with the fastest century in women's T20 cricket.

Playing in the Women's T20 Trophy on Friday, Navgire blasted a 34-ball hundred and went on to remain unbeaten on 106 off just 35 deliveries. Her whirlwind knock powered Maharashtra to a thumping win over Punjab in Nagpur, with eight overs remaining, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Navgire's knock bettered the previous record held by New Zealand's Sophie Devine, who had smashed a 36-ball hundred for Wellington against Otago in January 2021. With a stunning strike rate of 302.86, Navgire's innings now stands as the only women's T20 century ever scored at a strike rate of over 300.

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