India, June 28 -- Smriti Mandhana scripted history on Saturday, becoming the second Indian to score a ton in a women's T20I fixture. She achieved the milestone during India's first T20I vs England, in Nottingham. The India opener reached her maiden T20I ton in 51 balls, which also saw her smack 14 fours and three sixes to get to the landmark. She also slammed a four off Lauren Bell in the 16th over to reach the feat.

Mandhana eventually lost her wicket in the second delivery of the final over, departing for 112 off 62 balls, packed with 15 fours and three sixes. Receiving a slow length delivery from Sophie Ecclestone, around off, Mandhana went down the ground and miscued it towards extra cover region. Natalie Sciver-Brunt was inside the ...