IND-W vs SL-W: India Seals 4th T20I as Mandhana Hits 10k International Runs

IND-W vs SL-W: India Seals 4th T20I as Mandhana Hits 10k International Runs Mandhana (80) & Shafali (79) power India

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In a historic night at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian Women’s team continued their relentless dominance over Sri Lanka, securing a 30-run victory in the fourth T20I. While the win extended India’s lead to a commanding 4-0 in the five-match series, the headlines belonged to vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who etched her name into the history books by becoming the fastest woman to reach 10,000 international runs.

IND-W vs SL-W: India Seals 4th T20I as Mandhana Hits 10k International Runs

After being put into bat first by Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu—a shift from the previous three games where India chased—the Indian openers responded with a record-shattering performance. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma looked in sublime touch from the first ball, putting on a 162-run opening stand, the highest ever for India in Women’s T20Is.

The Mandhana Milestone

Smriti Mandhana entered the crease needing 27 runs to reach the 10,000-run mark across formats. She reached the milestone with a graceful drive through the covers, joining the legendary Mithali Raj as the only other Indian woman to achieve this feat. Mandhana eventually finished with a brilliant 80 off 48 balls, decorated with 11 boundaries and 2 sixes. Her innings was a masterclass in timing, proving once again why she is considered one of the best in the modern era.

Shafali Verma’s Power Hitting

On the other end, Shafali Verma was no less destructive. Following her consistent form throughout the series, Shafali smashed 79 off just 46 deliveries. Her third consecutive half-century was a testament to her maturing game, as she balanced her trademark aggression with smart strike rotation. By the time the opening stand was broken in the 16th over, the foundation for a mammoth total had been firmly laid.

The Richa Ghosh Storm

If the openers provided the foundation, Richa Ghosh provided the explosive finish. Coming in at number three, the young wicketkeeper-batter played a blistering cameo that took the game completely away from Sri Lanka. Ghosh hammered 40 runs off just 16 balls, including a sequence of 6, 6, 4, 6 in the penultimate over.

Thanks to her late-over fireworks and a quick finish by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, India posted a staggering 221/2—their highest-ever total in Women’s T20Is.

Sri Lanka’s Spirited Chase and Indian Bowling

Chasing a daunting target of 222, Sri Lanka started with intent. Hasini Perera (42 off 24) and Chamari Athapaththu tried to keep up with the required run rate, dealing in boundaries during the Powerplay. However, the Indian bowling attack, led by the disciplined Arundhati Reddy and the crafty Vaishnavi Sharma, never let the visitors settle.

• Vaishnavi Sharma broke the back of the Sri Lankan middle order, finishing with figures of 2/28.

• Arundhati Reddy was equally effective, picking up two crucial wickets to stall the momentum.

Despite a valiant effort and some late hitting that took Sri Lanka to 191/6, the target was always out of reach. India’s clinical fielding and death bowling ensured a 30-run victory, keeping their “Invincible” tag in this series intact.

 A Night of Records

With this victory, India has not only secured the series in style but has also showcased their immense bench strength and tactical flexibility. For fans following the journey on Sportzons.com, this match will be remembered for Smriti Mandhana’s entry into the 10k club and India’s evolution into a T20 powerhouse.