Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Mandhana and Shafali were at their destructive best at the top of the order, stitching together a monumental 162-run opening stand. It was a record-breaking partnership, now the highest for India Women for any wicket in Women's T20Is, surpassing their own previous best of 143 runs against West Indies in 2019. The pair laid a solid foundation with aggressive intent from the very start, ensuring Sri Lanka were constantly under pressure. Sports News | Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Become India Women's Most Prolific T20I Pair with Historic Stand.

Smriti Mandhana has broken Suzie Bates' record and become the fastest batter to score 4000 runs in Women's T20Is.

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Smriti Mandhana, who scored 25 runs during the opening T20I of the five-match series, also became the second woman to reach the landmark of 4000 runs in T20Is after New Zealand's Suzie Bates (4716 runs). Sports News | Smriti Mandhana Becomes First Indian Batter to Hit 4000 Runs in Women's T20Is.