India vs Sri Lanka 4th Women T20I
The India vs Sri Lanka 4th Women T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, turned into a landmark night for women’s cricket as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma produced a breathtaking opening partnership to propel India to their highest-ever T20I total. India’s dominant all-round performance resulted in a massive 95-run victory, sealing a 4-0 lead in the five-match series.
Match Overview: India vs Sri Lanka 4th Women T20I
| Match | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
|---|---|
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Result | India won by 95 runs |
| India Score | 221/2 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka Score | 126/8 (20 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Smriti Mandhana |
| Series Status | India lead 4-0 |
Toss & Match Context
Sri Lanka Women won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping the evening dew would assist their chase. However, the Indian openers completely neutralized those plans with a fearless display of stroke play.
Record-Breaking Opening Stand:
Mandhana–Shafali Create History –
- 162-run opening partnership – highest for India in Women’s T20Is
- One of the highest opening stands in Women’s T20I history
- Set the tone for India’s record total
Smriti Mandhana showcased elegance and timing, while Shafali Verma unleashed raw power, dismantling the Sri Lankan bowling attack across all phases.
Smriti Mandhana Reaches 10,000 International Runs:
During her fluent knock of 80 runs off 48 balls, Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic personal milestone:
- 10,000+ international runs across formats
- Only the fourth woman cricketer in history to achieve the feat
- First Indian woman to reach the landmark
She also became the first Indian woman with 32 fifty-plus T20I scores, further underlining her consistency at the highest level.
India Women’s Batting Highlights:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 80 | 48 | Elegant drives, milestone knock |
| Shafali Verma | 79 | 46 | Explosive power-hitting |
| Richa Ghosh* | 40 | 16 | 22-run 19th over blitz |
India finished at 221/2, surpassing their previous best T20I total.
Sri Lanka Women’s Chase: Bright Start, Tough Finish
Chasing 223, Sri Lanka began positively:
- 50 runs in first 5 overs
- Chamari Athapaththu and Hasini Perera attacked early
However, timely breakthroughs from the Indian bowling unit halted the momentum. Arundhati Reddy’s key strikes in the middle overs ensured Sri Lanka never recovered from the mounting required run rate.
Sri Lanka Top Scorers
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu | 35 |
| Hasini Perera | 33 |
Bowling Impact for India
- Disciplined middle-over bowling
- Regular wickets stopped partnerships
- Tight fielding backed the bowlers throughout the innings
Sri Lanka eventually finished at 126/8, well short of the target.
Playing Squads – India vs Sri Lanka 4th Women T20I:
India Women XI –
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani
Sri Lanka Women XI –
Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (WK), Malsha Shehani, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi, Nimesha Madushani
Series Situation After 4th T20I:
- India lead the series 4-0
- One match remaining
- India eye a clean sweep with momentum firmly on their side
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1. What happened in the India vs Sri Lanka 4th Women’s T20I?
India posted their highest-ever Women’s T20I score of 221/2 and defeated Sri Lanka by 95 runs.
Q2. What milestone did Smriti Mandhana achieve?
Smriti Mandhana crossed 10,000 international runs across formats and became the first Indian woman to do so.
Q3. What is India’s highest Women’s T20I total?
India’s 221/2 against Sri Lanka is now their highest-ever Women’s T20I score.
Q4. Who were the top performers in the match?
Smriti Mandhana (80), Shafali Verma (79), and Richa Ghosh (40*) starred with the bat.
Q5. Where can fans watch India vs Sri Lanka 4th Women’s T20I highlights?
The match highlights are available on Star Sports Network and the JioHotstar app.
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Final Word
The India vs Sri Lanka 4th Women T20I will be remembered as a night of records, milestones, and dominance. Smriti Mandhana’s historic achievement combined with Shafali Verma’s explosive batting showcased the growing power of Indian women’s cricket on the global stage.
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