Smriti Mandhana leads India to historic 4–0 series dominance

India Women delivered yet another dominant performance as Smriti Mandhana produced a world-record knock to power a 30-run win over Sri Lanka Women in the fourth T20I, sealing an unassailable 4–0 series lead at the Greenfield International Stadium.

From the moment India chose to bat, the intent was clear. Mandhana and Shafali Verma came out attacking, putting Sri Lanka’s bowlers under relentless pressure. What followed was a record-breaking opening partnership that completely tilted the match in India’s favor. The duo piled on 162 runs for the first wicket, the highest opening stand ever for India Women in T20 internationals.

Mandhana was elegance mixed with authority. Her 80 off 48 balls was vintage—timing, placement, and controlled aggression rolled into one. Verma complemented her perfectly, smashing 79 from just 46 deliveries, repeatedly finding the boundary and refusing to let the bowlers settle. By the time Verma departed, the damage was already done.

India finished on 221/2, their highest-ever total in women’s T20Is, sending a clear message about the depth and firepower in their batting lineup. Late fireworks from Richa Ghosh added extra sting, including a breathtaking 19th over where she hammered 6, 6, 4, 6, ensuring Sri Lanka faced a mountain of a chase.

But the night belonged to Mandhana. Beyond the runs, she reached a historic milestone—becoming only the second Indian woman and the fourth woman overall to cross 10,000 international runs. Even more remarkably, she achieved the feat in just 281 innings, making her the fastest woman in cricket history to reach the landmark. She now joins an elite club alongside legends like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates, and Charlotte Edwards.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 🤝 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹

For her sublime knock, #TeamIndia vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is named the Player of the Match 🏅

Relive her knock ▶️ https://t.co/VOmV5kFbF5#INDvSL | @mandhana_smriti | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/K9KnEOOoK8

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 28, 2025

Chasing 222, Sri Lanka showed fight but were always playing catch-up. Captain Chamari Athapaththu led from the front with a courageous 52 off 37 balls, trying to keep her side in the contest. However, as wickets fell around her and the required run rate soared, the task became increasingly impossible.

India’s bowlers stayed composed, striking at crucial moments to kill any hopes of a dramatic turnaround. Arundhati Reddy (2/29) and Vaishnavi Sharma (2/34) were particularly effective through the middle overs, applying the squeeze just when Sri Lanka needed momentum. Athapaththu eventually ran out of partners, and Sri Lanka were restricted to 191/6, falling short by 30 runs.

Smriti Mandhana’s record-breaking knock powers India to a commanding win over Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I

The victory wrapped up the series in emphatic fashion, underlining India Women’s dominance throughout the tour. Four matches, four wins, and consistent performances across departments have made this one of their most commanding T20I series in recent memory.

For Sri Lanka, the tour has been tough, but Athapaththu’s leadership and flashes of resilience offered some positives. With one match remaining, they will now be playing for pride, while India have their eyes firmly set on completing a clean sweep.

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As celebrations followed, the spotlight remained firmly on Mandhana. This was more than just another match-winning innings—it was a statement of greatness. She didn’t just guide India to a 4–0 lead; she etched her name deeper into cricket history.