India Women delivered a landmark performance in international cricket by posting 221/2 in 20 overs, their highest total ever in Women’s T20 Internationals. The historic feat came in the 4th T20I against Sri Lanka Women at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, marking one of the most dominant batting displays in the format.
This innings not only rewrote India’s own record books but also highlighted the depth, confidence, and fearless intent of the current batting unit.
India’s innings was built on a breathtaking opening partnership that completely took the game away from Sri Lanka. From the very first over, the Indian batters dictated terms, combining elegance with power and consistency.
Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 4th T20I |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| India Score | 221/2 (20 overs) |
| Run Rate | 11.05 |
| Toss | Sri Lanka Women chose to bowl |
| Status | Innings Break |
Openers Set the Foundation for History
Smriti Mandhana – Class Meets Consistency
Smriti Mandhana produced a fluent and commanding knock, anchoring the innings while maintaining an explosive strike rate.
- Runs: 80
- Balls: 48
- Fours/Sixes: 11 / 3
- Strike Rate: 166.67
Her innings was a perfect blend of timing, placement, and controlled aggression, ensuring India never lost momentum.
Shafali Verma – Fearless from Ball One
At the other end, Shafali Verma played with her trademark aggression, punishing anything short or full.
- Runs: 79
- Balls: 46
- Fours/Sixes: 12 / 1
- Strike Rate: 171.74
Together, Mandhana and Shafali stitched a 162-run opening partnership, one of the highest for India in Women’s T20Is.
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Finishing Touches: Power at the Death
After the openers departed in quick succession, the middle order ensured the tempo did not dip.
Richa Ghosh – Explosive Impact
Promoted up the order, Richa Ghosh played a stunning cameo that pushed India beyond the 220 mark.
- Runs: 40*
- Balls: 16
- Strike Rate: 250.00
Harmanpreet Kaur – Calm and Clinical
The captain added stability and finishing power.
- Runs: 16*
- Balls: 10
Their unbeaten 53-run partnership in just 23 balls turned a great innings into a historic one.
India Women’s Highest Totals in T20 Internationals
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 221/2 | Sri Lanka Women | Thiruvananthapuram | 2025 |
| 2 | 217/4 | West Indies Women | DY Patil Stadium | 2024 |
| 3 | 210/5 | England Women | Nottingham | 2025 |
| 4 | 201/5 | UAE Women | Dambulla | 2024 |
| 5 | 198/4 | England Women | Brabourne | 2018 |
This new top score underlines how India’s batting standards have evolved rapidly in recent years.
Key Records Broken in This Match
Highest Team Total
- 221/2 is now India Women’s highest T20I score
Massive Opening Stand
- 162-run partnership between Mandhana and Shafali
Consistency at the Top
- Both openers scored 50+ runs in the same innings, continuing a trend of dominant opening partnerships
Run-Scoring Milestones
- Smriti Mandhana crossed 10,000 international runs, becoming one of the fastest to reach the landmark in women’s cricket
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FAQs
Q1. What is India Women’s highest score in T20 Internationals?
India Women’s highest T20I score is 221/2, achieved against Sri Lanka Women in 2025.
Q2. Who were the top scorers in the record-breaking innings?
Smriti Mandhana scored 80, while Shafali Verma made 79. Richa Ghosh added 40 not out.
Q3. What was the opening partnership in this match?
The opening stand between Mandhana and Shafali Verma was 162 runs.
Q4. How significant is this total in women’s T20 cricket?
Scoring over 220 at a run rate above 11 per over places this innings among the most dominant team performances in women’s T20Is.
