Dominant Display by India Women as Mandhana Smashes Historic Ton

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India Makes History with Consecutive 200+ T20I Totals

The Indian Women’s cricket team scripted another remarkable chapter in T20I history by posting 210/5 against England in the first T20I. This score stands as their second-highest total ever, behind their 217/4 against West Indies — achieved just in the previous game. Notably, the Trent Bridge total is also their best T20I score on overseas soil.

England Crushed by Record Margin at Home

India’s clinical performance handed England a massive 97-run loss — now the largest margin of defeat by runs for England Women in T20Is. It breaks the previous record of a 93-run loss to Australia in 2019 at Chelmsford.

Smriti Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Century Steals the Spotlight

Skipper Smriti Mandhana hammered 112 runs, setting a new high score for India Women in T20 Internationals. Her innings, filled with grace and aggression, overtook Harmanpreet Kaur’s 103 against New Zealand (2018) as the top individual score by an Indian in the format. Mandhana’s 78 runs in boundaries (15 fours, 3 sixes) also marked the highest boundary contribution by any Indian woman in a T20I.

First Indian Woman with Tons Across Formats

Mandhana’s brilliance etched her name in elite company as she became the first Indian woman to register centuries in all three international formats — Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Globally, only four others — Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Beth Mooney, and Laura Wolvaardt — have achieved this.

Unstoppable Opening Pair: Mandhana and Shafali Set New Benchmark

India’s top order once again proved crucial, with Mandhana and Shafali Verma adding another 50+ partnership to their record. Their tally of 21 half-century stands is now the highest for any pair in Women’s T20Is, going past Australia’s Healy and Mooney (20 partnerships).

Indian Batters Dominate the Middle Overs

India’s acceleration during the middle phase (overs 7 to 16) was key to their commanding total. They racked up 124 runs in this period, the most ever for India in that phase. Only West Indies’ 125 against Australia in 2023 is higher among Full Member sides.

Spin Department Delivers for India, Fails for England

India’s spinners were on fire, claiming 8 wickets for just 72 runs in 10.5 overs. In contrast, England’s spinners were expensive, conceding 105 runs in just 8 overs, with a dreadful economy rate of 13.12 — the worst in Women’s T20Is for a side bowling at least 8 overs of spin.

Dream Debut for Shree Charani

Adding to India’s joy was a memorable debut by Shree Charani, who finished with 4 wickets for 12 runs — the second-best debut bowling performance by an Indian in Women’s T20Is.

India Joins Exclusive 200+ Back-to-Back Club

By scoring over 200 in consecutive games, India joined Indonesia and Argentina as the only teams to achieve this rare feat in Women’s T20I cricket.