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Thirush Kamini becomes first Indian woman to hit century in World Cup
Opener Thirush Kamini became the first Indian player to hit a century in the Women's World Cup in the inaugural match of the 2013 edition against the West Indies at the Brabourne Stadium.
Thirush Kamini scored 100 off 46 balls, including 11 boundaries and a six © AFP
Opener Thirush Kamini became the first Indian player to hit a century in the Women's World Cup in the inaugural match of the 2013 edition against the West Indies at the Brabourne Stadium.
Kamini shared a record opening stand with Poonam Raut (72) — the highest opening partnership by an Indian pair against a non-associate cricketing nation. The best opening partnership of 258 came against Ireland.
After starting off slowly and letting Raut do the scoring, Kamini gradually picked up her rate and reached a century in 146 balls, including 11 boundaries and a six.
Once Raut was dismissed, Kamini took over the reins and picked up India's run rate on the way to a memorable century. She was run out on exactly 100 as India reached 224 for two in the 42nd over.
It was the 22-year-old's maiden One-Day International (ODI) century, and what better an occassion to mark it than a World Cup match.
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