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Former India women’s national cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is showing no signs of slowing down, as the experienced batter continues to dominate international cricket at the age of 37. Harmanpreet Kaur smashed her eighth ODI century during the second ODI against Zimbabwe at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Sunday (October 25).
Harmanpreet’s record-breaking century came after she scored an unbeaten 91 off just 41 balls in the third T20I against the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team following her captaincy exit. Earlier, Harmanpreet Kaur breaks down in tears during interview after quitting India captaincy.
Harmanpreet Kaur becomes 4th-oldest woman to score ODI century
Kaur reached the milestone with a fine sweep for two runs off Beloved Biza during the second ODI between the India women’s national cricket team and the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi on Sunday.
While Kaur’s teammates applauded her special achievement, the former Indian captain chose not to celebrate the hundred at the BCA Stadium. With this century, Harmanpreet has become the fourth-oldest player to score a hundred in Women's ODI cricket.
At 37 years and 231 days, she has joined an elite list of experienced batters who achieved the milestone late in their careers. New Zealand's Barb Bevege holds the record as the oldest woman to score an ODI century at 39 years and 48 days. England's Janette Brittin is second at 38 years and 161 days, while South Africa's Daleen Terblanche ranks third at 37 years and 289 days.
Oldest Players to Score a Century in Women's ODI Cricket
39 years, 48 days – Barb Bevege (New Zealand, 1982)
38 years, 161 days – Janette Brittin (England, 1997)
37 years, 289 days – Daleen Terblanche (South Africa, 2007)
37 years, 231 days – Harmanpreet Kaur (India, 2026)*
37 years, 91 days – Deborah Hockley (New Zealand, 2000)
36 years, 87 days – Suzie Bates (New Zealand, 2023)
Harmanpreet also joined the list of the oldest Indian players to score an ODI century. She is now fifth on the overall list behind Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Virat Kohli.
Oldest Indian players to score a century in ODI cricket
39 years, 153 days – Rohit Sharma
38 years, 327 days – Sachin Tendulkar
38 years, 113 days – Sunil Gavaskar
37 years, 326 days – Virat Kohli
37 years, 231 days – Harmanpreet Kaur*
37 years, 185 days – Mohinder Amarnath
Harmanpreet Kaur overtakes Mithali Raj after historic century
The century has also strengthened Harmanpreet's position among India's most successful batters in women's ODI cricket. With eight ODI hundreds, Kaur surpassed Mithali Raj, who finished her career with seven centuries, to become the Indian player with the second-highest WODI tons. Amid this, PCB pushes for Champions Trophy formula for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2028.
Smriti Mandhana leads the list with 14 ODI hundreds, while Punam Raut, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Pratika Rawal have three centuries each. Harmanpreet's latest achievement highlights her consistency, experience, and hunger to perform for India.
Most ODI Centuries for India Women
14 – Smriti Mandhana
8 – Harmanpreet Kaur*
7 – Mithali Raj
3 – Punam Raut
3 – Jemimah Rodrigues
3 – Pratika Rawal
Michelle Mavunga ends Harmanpreet Kaur's stunning knock
Meanwhile, the former India captain's brilliant innings came to an end at 126 runs off 121 balls after Michelle Mavunga dismissed the senior Indian batter. Mavunga bowled a slower and fuller delivery, tempting Harmanpreet to play a big shot straight down the ground.
However, Harmanpreet failed to connect properly, and the ball came off the bottom part of her bat. The ball went towards long-off, where substitute fielder Kudzai Chigora took an easy catch. Harmanpreet hit 15 fours during her impressive knock.
