By India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 4th T20I Match Review
In an electrifying encounter, India Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 30 runs in the 4th T20I, taking a commanding 4-0 lead in the series. This match will be remembered for an explosive batting performance and multiple records broken by the Indian duo. India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 4th T20I
🔥 Record-Breaking Partnership
The highlight of the match was the 162-run opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana (80) and Shafali Verma (79) — now the highest partnership by India Women in T20Is. Both batters tore apart the Sri Lankan attack with aggressive stroke play and intelligent shot selection.
Mandhana’s knock was especially memorable. With this innings, she also became one of the fastest women to reach 10,000 international runs, a rare milestone that cements her place among cricketing greats.
📌 Fans celebrated her achievement across social media as Mandhana reached the mark faster than most female players in history.
📊 Quick Stats from the Match
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| India Women | 221/2 (20 overs) | Won |
| Sri Lanka Women | 191/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 30 runs |
Top Performers
- 🏏 Smriti Mandhana — 80 runs
- 🏏 Shafali Verma — 79 runs
- 🏏 Richa Ghosh — 40* off 16 balls
- 🎯 Chamari Athapaththu (SL) — 52 runs
- 🎯 Vaishnavi Sharma (IND) — 2 wickets
🌟 Sri Lanka’s Fightback
Sri Lanka showed grit in their chase. Captain Chamari Athapaththu played a strong innings (52), while Hasini Perera provided early momentum with 33 runs. However, India’s bowlers struck at crucial moments, slowing the run rate and breaking partnerships.
Despite Sri Lanka finishing with a respectable 191/6, they could not match India’s blistering total.
📈 What the Fans Are Saying
Indian cricket fans erupted in joy as the team not only secured a massive total but also kept the series sweep in sight. On social media, supporters praised the opening pair, especially Mandhana for her milestone achievement.
“One of the best innings I’ve seen! Mandhana & Shafali unstoppable!” — Twitter fan
The electric atmosphere at the stadium and positive reactions online show how women’s cricket is capturing attention like never before.
🔎 What’s Next
With this result, India Women move ahead 4-0 in the IDFC First Bank Women’s T20I series. The final match is set to take place on Dec 30 in Thiruvananthapuram, and fans are buzzing about whether India can complete a whitewash.
🧠 FINAL TAKEAWAY
This game wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. India Women displayed explosive batting and smart bowling and crossed major records. Mandhana and Verma’s partnership will be remembered as one of the great T20I opening stands.
Cricket fans everywhere are excited to see how the series concludes — but one thing is clear: India Women are in superb form.
👉 For more match reviews, check out our Cricket Match Reviews section.
✔ Match stats and detailed scorecards:
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/…
✔ Women’s T20I record partnerships info:
https://www.icc-cricket.com/…
