India Women Crush Sri Lanka by 30 Runs in 4th T20I, Seal Series 4-0.

India Women Crush Sri Lanka by 30 Runs in 4th T20I, Seal Series 4-0.

IND-W vs SL-W: 4th T20I Highlights – India Crush Sri Lanka by 30 Runs to Take Unassailable 4-0 Lead.

                    In a thrilling encounter at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on December 28, 2025, the India Women's cricket team delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka Women by 30 runs, extending their lead to 4-0 in the five-match T20I series. This victory not only showcased India's dominance but also marked several records, including their highest-ever T20I total.

The picturesque Greenfield Stadium, with its lush green outfield and enthusiastic Kerala crowd, provided the perfect backdrop for a high-scoring affair. After three low-scoring games earlier in the series, this match exploded into a run-fest, with over 400 runs scored in total.

Toss and Team News

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and elected to field first, hoping to restrict India on what looked like a batting-friendly pitch. India made a couple of changes: Harleen Deol came in for Jemimah Rodrigues (who was sidelined due to mild fever), and the hosts opted to promote wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh up the order for finishing firepower.

India Playing XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani.

Sri Lanka made minor tweaks, bringing in fresh legs to counter India's aggressive batting.

India's Batting Masterclass: Record-Breaking 221/2

Asked to bat first for the first time in the series, India openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma unleashed havoc on the Sri Lankan bowlers. The duo put on a sensational 162-run partnership off just 92 balls – the highest opening stand and the highest partnership for any wicket in India's Women's T20I history.

Shafali Verma, continuing her red-hot form from the previous matches, raced to a half-century in just 30 balls. She hammered 12 fours and a six in her blistering 79 off 46 balls. Smriti Mandhana, who had been quiet in the first three games, rediscovered her touch with a fluent 80 off 48 balls, including 11 fours and 3 sixes. Mandhana's knock was special as she became the second Indian woman (after Mithali Raj) to reach 10,000 international runs across formats, and the youngest to do so.

The partnership was broken in the 16th over when Shafali was caught and bowled, but Mandhana followed soon after. However, Richa Ghosh provided the perfect finish, smashing an unbeaten 40 off just 16 balls with brutal power-hitting. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur chipped in with 16* as India posted 221/2 – their highest-ever Women's T20I score.

Sri Lanka's bowlers struggled, with Malsha Shehani picking up a wicket but going for plenty. The Powerplay yielded 61 runs without loss, setting the tone for India's dominance.

Sri Lanka's Valiant Chase: Fall Short at 191/6

Chasing 222, Sri Lanka needed a flying start and got exactly that from openers Hasini Perera (33 off 20) and captain Chamari Athapaththu. The pair added 59 runs in the Powerplay – Sri Lanka's highest against India in Women's T20Is.

Athapaththu, playing her 150th T20I, led from the front with a fighting 52 off 37 balls, including three sixes. However, regular wickets in the middle overs derailed the chase. Young spinner Vaishnavi Sharma was the standout bowler for India, returning impressive figures of 2/24 in her four overs, dismissing key batters like Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama.

Arundhati Reddy also chipped in with two wickets, while the Indian bowlers maintained tight lines despite the aggressive intent from Sri Lanka. Late cameos pushed Sri Lanka to 191/6 – their highest Women's T20I total – but it wasn't enough as they fell 30 runs short.

Key Records and Milestones
India's highest WT20I total: 221/2
Sri Lanka's highest WT20I total: 191/6
Highest partnership for India in WT20Is: 162 (Mandhana-Verma)
Smriti Mandhana: 10,000 international runs; fastest Indian to the milestone
Both teams broke their previous highest scores in a single match
Post-Match Reactions

Smriti Mandhana, Player of the Match: "It was tough transitioning from ODIs after the World Cup win, but great to get runs today. Shafali batted brilliantly – it was a delight watching her from the other end."

Harmanpreet Kaur: "We wanted to be more aggressive in T20s, especially with the World Cup approaching. Happy with the batting and bowling effort."

Chamari Athapaththu: "We showed fight, especially in the chase. Need to improve middle-order consistency, but positives to take into the final game."
Series Context and What's Next

India have now won four consecutive matches convincingly, having sealed the series in the third T20I. The first two games were in Visakhapatnam, where India chased modest totals with ease, thanks to Shafali Verma's back-to-back fifties.

The fifth and final T20I will be played at the same venue on December 30, 2025. India will aim for a clean sweep, while Sri Lanka will look to salvage pride and end on a high note.

This series has been a perfect preparation for India ahead of bigger challenges, highlighting their depth in batting and emerging talents like Vaishnavi Sharma in bowling. Sri Lanka, in a transition phase, showed glimpses of potential but need more consistency.

Match Hub: Full scorecard, videos, and stats available on official platforms. All Series: India Women dominate bilateral T20Is. Calendar: Final T20I on Dec 30. Concluded: Series effectively decided. ICC Rankings: India strengthen top position; Sri Lanka seek improvements.