IND-W vs SL-W 4th T20I : Highlights: Smriti Mandhana & Shafali Verma Power India to Record 221/2 & 30-Run Win | 2025
IND-W vs SL-W T20Is :- In the fourth T20I at Thiruvananthapuram, India Women delivered a commanding performance, posting their highest-ever T20I score of 221/2 and defeating Sri Lanka Women by 30 runs, extending their lead to 4-0 in the five-match series.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu finally won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that backfired spectacularly. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma launched a devastating assault on the bowling attack, forging a monumental 162-run partnership—the highest for any wicket in India's women's T20I history.
Mandhana led the charge with a classy 80 off 48 balls (11 fours, 3 sixes), while Verma contributed a aggressive 79 off 46 balls (12 fours, 1 six). Their stand laid the foundation for the record-breaking total, with the duo showcasing impeccable timing, placement, and power.
After the openers fell in quick succession—Verma caught and bowled, followed by Mandhana edging a sweep—Richa Ghosh was promoted and unleashed a fiery unbeaten 40 off just 16 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes). Captain Harmanpreet Kaur provided solid support with an unbeaten 16, as India accelerated in the death overs to surpass their previous best T20I score.
During her innings, Mandhana also achieved a personal milestone, surpassing 10,000 runs in international cricket across formats, becoming only the second Indian woman after Mithali Raj to reach this landmark.
Chasing a daunting 222, Sri Lanka showed fight with an explosive start. Hasini Perera (33 off 20, 7 fours) and Athapaththu (52 off 37, 3 fours, 3 sixes) added 59 runs in the PowerPlay. However, the middle order failed to build on the momentum, and regular wickets stalled their progress.
Despite late contributions pushing them to 191/6—their highest T20I total—Sri Lanka fell short. India's bowlers, led by Vaishnavi Sharma and Arundhati Reddy (two wickets each), maintained tight control in the middle and death overs.
This victory highlights India's batting depth and dominance in the series, setting them up for a potential whitewash in the final match. Sri Lanka, though improved in intent, will aim to salvage pride and avoid a clean sweep.
