
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma achieved a historic opening partnership of 162 runs, powering India Women to their highest-ever T20I total of 221/2 against Sri Lanka. Verma scored 79 and Mandhana added 80, with Mandhana also reaching 10,000 international runs. Richa Ghosh's rapid 40 not out further boosted the score. Sri Lanka showed strong intent in their chase but fell short by 30 runs.