Smriti Mandhana’s Century Powers India to Record-Breaking T20I Victory Over England
India Sets New T20I Benchmark With Back-to-Back 200+ Totals
India Women continued their explosive batting form by posting a massive 210 for 5 in the opening T20I against England at Trent Bridge. This score is their second-highest in Women’s T20 Internationals, following closely behind the 217 for 4 they smashed against West Indies in their previous match. It also marks India’s highest-ever T20I total on foreign soil.
England Suffer Historic Defeat at Trent Bridge
India’s dominant all-round performance led to a comprehensive 97-run win, which is now England Women’s heaviest defeat by runs in T20I history. This surpasses their previous worst loss – a 93-run defeat to Australia in 2019 at Chelmsford.
Smriti Mandhana Rewrites Indian Records with Breathtaking 112
Smriti Mandhana lit up Trent Bridge with a stunning 112-run knock, the highest individual score by an Indian woman in T20Is, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur’s 103 against New Zealand in 2018. Captaining the side, Mandhana smashed 15 fours and 3 sixes, with 78 of her runs coming in boundaries — a record for an Indian in Women’s T20Is.
Triple Format Centurion Club Welcomes Mandhana
Mandhana’s century placed her in elite company as she became the first Indian woman and the fifth overall to score centuries in all three formats of international cricket. Others in this club include Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Beth Mooney, and Laura Wolvaardt.
Dynamic Duo: Mandhana and Shafali Create Partnership History
The opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma continues to set new records. Their latest stand marked the 21st time they have posted a 50+ partnership in T20Is, overtaking Australia’s Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, who have 20 such stands.
Dominance in the Middle Overs
India’s batting assault was relentless through the middle overs, where they plundered 124 runs between the 7th and 16th overs — their highest ever in that phase. Among Full Member teams, only West Indies have scored more (125 vs Australia, 2023) during this period.
England Spinners Crumble Under Pressure
England’s spin department endured a torrid time, conceding 105 runs in just eight overs at an economy of 13.12 — the worst economy rate for any spin unit in a Women’s T20I where at least eight overs were bowled by spinners.
Charani’s Debut Dream: 4 for 12
India’s bowling performance was equally commendable, with spinners grabbing eight wickets while conceding just 72 runs in 10.5 overs. Making her debut, Shree Charani produced an unforgettable spell, bagging 4 wickets for just 12 runs — the second-best figures by an Indian on T20I debut.
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