Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma achieved a historic 162-run opening partnership against Sri Lanka, setting a new record for India in women's T20Is. Mandhana scored 80 and Verma 79, laying the foundation for India's massive total of 221/2. This partnership surpassed their previous record and is among the highest in women's T20Is between full-member nations. Both players expressed satisfaction with their performance and Verma's evolving game.