The Indian women’s cricket team continued its dominant run against Sri Lanka with an emphatic 30-run victory in the fourth T20 International, sealing an unassailable 4–0 lead in the five-match series. The match was played at the Greenfield International Stadium, where India delivered one of its most commanding performances in women’s T20 cricket.

Batting first, India produced a breathtaking display with the bat, registering their highest-ever total in women’s T20Is. The foundation of this historic win was laid by openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, who dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling attack with a record-breaking partnership.

Record-Breaking Opening Stand Powers India

India got off to a flying start as Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana took complete control from the very first over. The duo stitched together a record 162-run opening partnership, leaving Sri Lanka searching for answers. Shafali played with her trademark aggression, smashing 79 runs, while Mandhana complemented her perfectly with a fluent 80-run knock.

The Sri Lankan bowlers struggled to contain the Indian openers, who consistently found gaps and cleared the boundary with ease. Their fearless approach ensured India maintained a high run rate throughout the innings, putting immense pressure on the opposition.

India Register Their Highest T20I Score

Thanks to the explosive start, India went on to post a massive 221 runs in the first innings, the highest total ever by the Indian women’s team in T20 internationals. This surpassed their previous best of 217 runs, which was recorded earlier against West Indies.

The momentum did not slow down even after the openers departed. Richa Ghosh added the finishing touches with a quick, unbeaten 40 runs, striking the ball cleanly and accelerating the scoring rate in the final overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also chipped in with useful runs, ensuring India crossed the 220-run mark comfortably.

Sri Lanka’s Chase Falls Short Despite Strong Start

Chasing a daunting target of 222 runs, Sri Lanka began aggressively, knowing that anything less would result in defeat. Hasini Perera provided early momentum with a brisk 33 off 20 balls, while captain Chamari Athapaththu played a fighting knock of 52 runs from 37 deliveries.

Despite the positive start, the required run rate kept climbing. As the innings progressed, Sri Lanka struggled to maintain momentum and began losing wickets at regular intervals. The pressure created by the massive target proved too much, and the Sri Lankan middle order failed to capitalize on the strong platform.

Sri Lanka eventually finished at 191 for 6 in 20 overs, falling 30 runs short of the target.

India’s Bowlers Deliver Under Pressure

India’s bowlers remained disciplined despite Sri Lanka’s aggressive intent. Vaishnavi stood out with an impressive spell, picking up 2 wickets for just 24 runs in her four overs, effectively breaking Sri Lanka’s momentum during the middle phase of the innings. Arundhati Reddy also contributed with two wickets, even though she conceded runs, ensuring that Sri Lanka never fully threatened India’s total.

The collective bowling effort ensured that India maintained control throughout the chase and closed out the match convincingly.

Series Sealed with One Match to Go

With this victory, India have taken an unassailable 4–0 lead in the five-match T20I series, underlining their dominance across all departments. After successfully chasing targets in the first three matches, India proved their batting depth by setting a massive total in the fourth game.

The team’s consistent performances, record-breaking batting, and disciplined bowling have made this series a one-sided affair. With one match still to be played, India will now look to complete a clean sweep and finish the series on a high.

Key Takeaways from the Match

• India recorded their highest-ever women’s T20I score of 221




• Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana shared a 162-run opening partnership




• Sri Lanka managed 191/6 while chasing 222




• India secured a 4–0 lead in the five-match series

India’s commanding display in the fourth T20I once again highlighted their strength and depth, making them clear favorites heading into the final match of the series.