Thiruvananthapuram, December 28, 2025 — The Indian Women’s cricket team continued their relentless form, securing a 30-run victory over Sri Lanka in the 4th T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium. With this win, the “Women in Blue” have extended their lead to a commanding 4-0 in the five-match series, further asserting their dominance following their recent ODI World Cup triumph.
A Historic Night for Indian Batting
After being asked to bat first, India’s openers turned the game into a masterclass of power-hitting. The hosts posted a huge target 221/2 in their 20 overs—the highest-ever T20I total in the history of Indian women’s cricket.
Smriti Mandhana (80 off 48): Mandhana was the architect of the innings, playing with trademark elegance. During her knock, she reached the monumental milestone of 10,000 international runs, becoming the fastest Indian woman to do so.
Shafali Verma (79 off 46): The young sensation matched her partner blow-for-blow, smashing her second consecutive half-century and dismantling the Sri Lankan bowling attack from the first over.
Richa Ghosh (40 off 16):* Ghosh provided the late fireworks, striking at a rate of 250 to ensure India crossed the 220-mark.
The opening duo shared a record-breaking 162-run partnership, leaving the Sri Lankan side searching for answers in the humid conditions of Kerala.
Sri Lanka’s Spirited Response
Despite the daunting target of 222, Sri Lanka showed incredible grit, finishing with 191/6—their own highest-ever total in the T20 format.
The visitors were actually ahead of India’s run rate at the halfway mark, but the middle-over squeeze by India’s spinners proved to be the difference. Debutant sensation Vaishnavi Sharma and the returning Arundhati Reddy picked up two wickets each to derail the chase just as it looked threatening.
Series Standings & What’s Next
India’s victory today cements their status as the team to beat in 2025. While the series has already been decided, the final match offers India a chance for a clean sweep and Sri Lanka a final opportunity to salvage a win before the tour concludes.
- Series Lead: India (4-0)
- Final T20I: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
