Smriti's Smooth 80 Keeps India Ahead in T20 Series, Fo' Shizzle

Yo, India’s fly girls just took the T20I against Sri Lanka by 30 runs, with Smriti Mandhana droppin’ a smooth 80 off 48 balls. She found her groove after a slow start, becoming the fourth woman to hit 10,000 runs, while Shafali Varma brought that fire. This duo’s got the vibes, keepin’ India ahead in the series. Next stop? More fireworks, baby!
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.