Mandhana's Magical 80 Sparks India to T20 Victory Over Lanka
In the magical realm of Thiruvananthapuram, the valiant witches of Team India vanquished the Sri Lankan sorceresses by 30 runs in the fourth T20I. Smriti Mandhana, wielding her bat like a wand, enchanted the crowd with 80 runs off 48 balls, becoming the fourth witch to surpass 10,000 international runs, alongside her spirited ally Shafali Varma. The series remains spellbinding as they prepare for the final duel.
Quick rundown
- Point 1: Mandhana admits switching from ODI-heavy 6-month grind to T20 mode was tough but she still blasted 80 off 48 in the 4th T20I.
- Point 2: She praises Shafali Varma's growing maturity and notes they complement each other at the crease.
- Point 3: India clinches the 4th T20I by 30 runs and Mandhana joins the 10,000-run club, the second Indian after Mithali Raj.
- Point 4: Mandhana pockets another Player of the Match, fueling expectations for a big finish in game 5.
- Point 5: The decider is set for Thiruvananthapuram on December 30.
