In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Smriti Mandhana And Shafali Verma engraved their names in records during Second T20i for India against England On the county’s field in Bristol on Tuesday, July 1.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma Break World Record for most partnerships in the female T20is
The opening duo from left to right has become the highest pair of scores in the T20 internationals, exceeding Australian pillars Alyssa Healy And Beth Mooney. Upon entering the match with 2713 points together, Mandhana and Shafali only needed 8 points to pass Healy and the Mooney record of 2720 points. They reached this benchmark in style, taking 11 points in the first on itself and flying a net single from the first delivery of the second, the race which raised them at the top. The pair now has 2,727 points of 79 rounds, against Healy and Mooney 2720 from 84 rounds, not only highlighting their quality but also the consistency and the efficiency with which they have marked over the years.
This record feat also occurs only a few days after having established another reference, recording their 21st partnership and more in the female T20is during the first T20i in Nottingham, which is the most by the pair in the format. This stand had exceeded the best of 20 of Healy and Mooney. The consistency of the Indian duo has made it a dreaded opening pair in the world of cricket and a key pillar in India’s ambitions in ICC tournaments.
Most take place like a pair in the female T20i
The update list of the main partnerships in the female T20is for any window now sees Mandhana and Shafali to open the way with 2727 points in 79 rounds. They are followed by Healy and Mooney in Australia with 2,720 points in 84 rounds, and New Zealand Suzie Bates And Sophie Devine which scored 2556 points in 79 rounds. Interesting fact, the fourth and fifth places are occupied by the water Esha ozawhich appears in the two pairs with Theerta Satish (1985 run) and Egod Kavisha (1976 races). These statistics reflect not only longevity, but the elite level of performance Mandhana and Shafali have suffered. To overcome a pair like Healy-Mooney, part of several winning teams of the World Cup is a monumental achievement. Their new record has added another chapter sparkling to the growing presence and domination of India in the cricket of women in the world.
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| Row | Pair | Team | Shopping | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smriti Mandhana & Shafali Verma | India | 2727 | 79 |
| 2 | Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney | Australia | 2720 | 84 |
| 3 | Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 2556 | 79 |
| 4 | Esha oza and theertha satisfies | United Arab Emirates | 1985 | 57 |
| 5 | Kavisha Egodage & Esha Oza | United Arab Emirates | 1950 | 50 |
Disappointing follow -up in Bristol but secure inheritance
Despite monumental success, the pair could not offer great performance in the second T20i in Bristol. While they started with a fulfillment, making 14 points in just 10 balls, Shafali was dismissed for only 3 points on 4 balls by England Lauren fileR, who struck early after England chose to play first. It was a docile end to what had started as a record day. On the other hand, their performance in the first T20i in Trent Bridge had more impact, with a stand of 77 points which threw a solid base for the sleeves of India. This match also saw Shafali return to the T20i XI of India after a long break since October 2024. Although her 20 sleeves in Nottingham seemed promising, she failed to capitalize in Bristol. Nevertheless, this brief tripper does not remove their incredible accomplishment. As a duo, they have already exceeded several stages and continue to define the aggressive approach of India in the shortest format.
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