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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who became the second Indian cricketer to smash a hundred in women’s T20 cricket?
A
Jhulan Goswami
B
Harmanpreet Kaur
C
Smriti Mandhana
D
Mithali Raj
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first century in a WT20I match was scored by Deandra Dottin of the West Indies. Dottin posted 112 not out against South Africa in the opening match of the 2010 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 at Warner Park in Basseterre.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hit For Six! White Ferns skipper, Sophie Devine, took just 36 balls in what is the fastest century in women’s T20 history.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is one of the three fifties registered in women’s cricket at the Games. Sophie Devine of New Zealand slammed an 18-ball 50 against India in 2015 to set the record for the fastest 50 in women’s T20Is. The right-handed batter ended with 70 off 22 to help New Zealand win the match by eight wickets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mithali Raj has become the first Indian cricketer to score 2, 000 runs in T20 International Cricket. She achieved the landmark during India’s 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup T20 at Kaula Lumpur on June 7, 2018.

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