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Deepti Sharma Becomes First Indian Woman to Hit ODI Century From No. 6 Or Lower

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name into the record books on Sunday, October 25, 2026, becoming the first Indian woman to score a One Day International (ODI) century batting at number six or lower during the second ODI against Zimbabwe at Vadodara's BCA Stadium.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

Deepti Sharma Becomes First Indian Woman to Hit ODI Century From No. 6 Or Lower
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In Brief

  1. Batting at number six, the 29-year-old smashed an unbeaten 106 runs off 86 deliveries to secure her milestone century.
  2. Deepti eclipsed Richa Ghosh's previous record of 94 runs against South Africa in Visakhapatnam for the highest individual score by an Indian woman at number six or lower.
  3. Deepti combined with Harmanpreet Kaur (who scored 126 runs off 121 balls) to stage a brilliant recovery from an early top-order collapse, propelling India to a formidable total of 328/6.

A Record-Breaking Knock in Vadodara

Indian cricket star Deepti Sharma delivered a historic performance on Sunday, October 25, 2026, during the second ODI against Zimbabwe at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.

Walking in with India facing early trouble at 19/2 following quick dismissals of the openers, Deepti stabilized the innings alongside Harmanpreet Kaur. Their partnership completely shifted momentum back to the hosts.

Playing with calculated aggression, Deepti reached her century in style, finishing unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls with 15 boundaries. The knock marked her second ODI century, coming over nine years after her maiden ton, and established a new benchmark for middle-order batting in Indian women's cricket history.

"It feels good to reach after such a long time," Deepti noted following the match. "How can we build a partnership in that situation? That was the mindset."

Match Context and Series Impact

Powered by centuries from both Harmanpreet Kaur (126) and Deepti Sharma (106*), India posted a massive total of 328/6 in their 50 overs.

In response, Zimbabwe was bowled out for 207, handing India a comfortable 121-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The dominant display underscored the depth and resilience of the Indian batting lineup.

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