Smriti Mandhana becomes first Indian to score 4000 runs in Women’s T20Is

December 22, 2025 10:46 AM

Smriti Mandhana becomes first Indian to score 4000 runs in Women’s T20Is

India opener Smriti Mandhana on Sunday became the first Indian batter to complete 4,000 runs in Women’s T20 Internationals during the opening match of the five-match series against Sri Lanka at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Mandhana reached the landmark while scoring 25 runs in India Women’s eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka. She is only the second woman overall to cross 4,000 T20I runs, after New Zealand’s Suzie Bates (4,716). Mandhana also achieved the milestone in the fewest balls faced ...

1st T20I: Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 69 helps India Women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets

December 22, 2025 10:35 AM

1st T20I: Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 69 helps India Women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets

Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten half-century, backed by a disciplined bowling performance, guided India Women to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka Women in the first T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing a modest target of 122, India reached 122/2 in 14.4 overs. Jemimah continued her strong run of form, scoring 69 not out off 44 balls, including 10 fours. She brought up her half-century off 3...