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India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Mandhana’s 10K Milestone & record 221-Run Blitz Decimates SL
Summary: A historic night in Thiruvananthapuram saw Smriti Mandhana become the fastest woman to 10,000 international runs as India posted a colossal 221/2. Despite a valiant 191/6 from Sri Lanka, the Women in Blue secured a 30-run victory to take a dominant 4-0 series lead.
Thiruvananthapuram Witness History: India Women Rewrite the Record Books
The 4th T20I between India Women and Sri Lanka Women at the Greenfield International Stadium wasn't just a cricket match; it was a celebration of Indian batting prowess. Opting to bowl first, Sri Lanka was met with a "Blue Storm" that reset the record for the highest-ever T20I total by India Women (221/2).
The 'Smriti-Shafali' Show: 162-Run Masterclass
The opening pair of Smriti Mandhana (80 off 48) and Shafali Verma (79 off 46) looked unstoppable from ball one. They stitched together a 162-run opening stand, the highest for any wicket in India’s WT20I history.
Stat Attack: Smriti Mandhana became only the second Indian woman (after Mithali Raj) and the fastest ever globally (281 innings) to reach 10,000 International runs. She also overtook Harmanpreet Kaur to become India’s leading six-hitter in the format.
Richa Ghosh: The Finishing Touches
While the openers laid the foundation, Richa Ghosh provided the skyscraper finishing. Smashed an unbeaten 40 off just 16 balls at a strike rate of 250, her late-order blitz ensured India crossed the 220-mark for the first time.
Sri Lanka’s Record Fightback Falls Short
Chasing 222, Sri Lanka didn't back down. Captain Chamari Athapaththu (52 off 37) and Hasini Perera (33) gave the visitors their best start of the series. Sri Lanka actually posted their highest-ever T20I total (191/6), but India's bowling depth was too much.
Vaishnavi Sharma was the silent assassin, returning figures of 2/24 in 4 overs, effectively breaking the back of the chase. Youngster Shree Charani closed the game with a clinical final over.
Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| IND-W | 221/2 (20 overs) |
Mandhana – 80 (48) Shafali – 79 (46) Richa – 40* (16) |
| SL-W | 191/6 (20 overs) |
Athapaththu – 52 (37) Vaishnavi Sharma – 2/24 |
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