In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Smriti Mandana And Shafali Verma During their names in record books Second t20i for India against England On Tuesday (1 July) at the County Ground in Bristol.
Smriti Madhana and Shafali Verma Break World Record for most partnership in women’s T20Is
The left-right opening pair became the most run-scoring pair of women’s T20 internationally, which crosses the Australian Stalwarts Elisa Hely And Beth mooniEntering the match with 2713 runs, Madhana and Shafali needed just 8 runs for Heli and Moni’s 2720 -run record. He achieved this landmark in style, scored 11 runs before and a sharp single theft from the first delivery of the second over, very runs raised him on the summit. The pair now have 2727 runs in 79 innings, compared to 2720 out of 84 innings of Hely and Muni, not only underlining their quality, but also with the stability and efficiency they have scored in years.
This record-breaking feat also comes even a few days after setting another benchmark, during the first T20I in Nottingham, women registers their 21st fifty-plus partnership in T20I, the most by any pair in the format. The stand surpassed the last best of 20 by Heli and Muni. The association of the Indian pair has made them an apprehensive pair worldwide and is a major pillar of India’s ambitions in the ICC tournament.
Most runs as a pair in women’s T20i
The update list of top participation in women’s T20 for any wicket is now moving in 79 innings with 2727 runs in 79 innings. He was followed by 2720 runs in 84 innings with Australia’s Heli and Muni and Muni with New Zealand Suji Bates And Sophie divine Who has scored 2556 runs in 79 innings. Interestingly, the fourth and fifth places are occupied by UAE Esha OkaWho is in both pair with both Theratha Satish (1985 runs) and Kavisha agodez (1976 runs). These statistics not only reflect longevity, but also keep the elite level of performance recession and Shafali. To cross a pair like Heli-Moni, part of several World Cup winning sides is a monumental achievement. Her new record has added another great chapter in India’s growing presence and dominance in women’s cricket globally.
| Rank | couple | Team | Run | Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smriti Mandana and Shafali Verma | India | 2727 | 79 |
| 2 | Elisa Heli and Beth Money | Australia | 2720 | 84 |
| 3 | Suji Bates and Sophie Divine | New Zealand | 2556 | 79 |
| 4 | Isha Oja and Theratha Satish | UAE | 1985 | 57 |
| 5 | Kavisha Egode and Esha Oka | UAE | 1950 | 50 |
Disappointing follower in Bristol but inheritance secured
Despite the monumental achievement, the pair could not give a major performance in the second T20I in Bristol. While he started with a Utkarsh, scored 14 runs in just 10 balls, Shafali was rejected for just 3 runs off England’s 4 balls. Lauren fileR, who was killed early after England, chose to bowl first. It started as a record-breaking day, it was an end. In contrast, his performance in the first T20I at Trent Bridge was more impressive, with a solid base for India’s innings with a 77 -run stand. The game also saw Shafali in India’s T20I Shee after a long break since October 2024. While his innings of 20 looked promising in Nottingham, it failed to capitalize in Bristol. Nevertheless, this brief stumble does not go away from their incredible achievement. As a pair, they have already crossed several milestones and continue to define India’s aggressive approach to the smallest format.
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