A night of big runs, fearless batting and history-making totals at the Greenfield International Stadium took an unforgettable turn when substitute fielder Yes Kamalini Took a breathtaking acrobatic catch under pressure. This moment was the gist of a thrilling fourth T20I, where India Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 30 runs in a contest that redefined the standards of batting in Women’s T20 Internationals.
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The fourth T20I between India Women and Sri Lanka Women turned into a run-fest as both sides recorded their highest-ever team scores in Women’s T20Is. India scored 221 runs for 2 wickets in 20 overs, surpassing their previous best score of 217/4 against West Indies. In reply, Sri Lanka scored 191 runs for 6 wickets, breaking their earlier record of 184/4.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma perform batting masterclass
India’s innings was built on an explosive opening stand Smriti Mandhana And Shafali VermaWho destroyed Sri Lankan bowling with controlled aggression. Mandhana led the innings with a smashing 80 off 48 balls, blending elegance with power, while Shafali’s 79 off 46 balls provided sustained momentum at the top.
The duo ensured that India maintained a high run rate throughout and set the stage for a disastrous finish. Richa Ghosh Then provided the final flourish, scoring 40 runs in just 16 balls to take India past 220. Mandhana’s strong innings earned her the Player of the Match award.
Sri Lanka made a comeback under the leadership of Chamari Athapaththu.
Sri Lanka showed commendable intentions while chasing a difficult target. captain Chamari Athapaththu While leading from the front, he played a quick inning of 52 runs in 37 balls. Hasni Perera Quickly added 33 runs from 20 to maintain the chase. Despite a positive start, the required rate kept rising and India’s bowlers remained patient in the latter stages. Vaishnavi Sharma Emerging as a standout player, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs while making crucial breaks in the middle overs.
G Kamalini’s acrobatic catch turns heads
The decisive moment came on the second ball of the 19th over when Arundhati Reddy Examination Kavisha Dilhari In a high shot towards long-on. What happened next left the crowd stunned. Substitute fielder Kamalini initially misjudged the catch as the ball slipped out of her hand. With remarkable patience, she remained focused, bounced the ball three times and ultimately held on for the fourth attempt, even though Amanjot Kaur Close nearby.
The brilliant effort dismissed Dilhari at a crucial juncture, effectively turning the match in India’s favor and instantly becoming one of the highlights of the series.
Here is the video:
There’s a bit of a trick but it hangs on 👏
G. Kamalini made an impact on Seema 👊
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