SL-W vs IND-W: India scores its highest team score in away match during ODI Tri-Nation Series final
India women scored its highest ever score in an away game during the ODI Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.
India posted 342 for seven in the first innings, surpassing its previous best score of 333 for five against England in Canterbury. This is now India's fifth-highest total in ODIs.
Opting to bat, Smriti Mandhana led India's charge with 116 runs off 101 balls. She was given able support by Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues with cameo knocks. Deepti Sharma hit 20 off 14 balls to get the total past the 340-run mark.
Overall, India's highest ever total in ODIs is 435/5 against Ireland in Rajkot earlier this year.
India women highest score away from home:
1) 342/7 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 2025
2) 333/5 vs England, Canterbury 2022
3) 302/3 vs South Africa, Kimberley 2018
4) 289/2 vs Pakistan, Karachi 2005
5) 281/3 vs England, Derby 2017
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Gazette
21 hours ago
- India Gazette
"Franchise cricket brings different sort of professionalism into sport": Smriti Mandhana
Mumbai(Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): Indian star batter Smriti Mandhana praised the growing women's T20 leagues trends in Maharashtra, which further helps the prospects of identifying key talent for the national side. 'For state associations, and for Maharashtra as well, to have this sort of platform--where I touched upon the fact that there'll be a lot of eyes from WPL scouts--and also, of course, these sorts of performances can serve as a benchmark for people to get into the state side as well. So, I mean, to have that is great. And more importantly, I always believe that franchise cricket brings a different sort of professionalism into the sport, and for the girls--the state-level girls--to experience that, I'm sure they'll be well-prepped when they go to the next level,' Smriti Mandhana said in a media interaction. So, yeah, I mean, the owners come with a different set of expectations, and playing with that sort of expectation always helps groom players and develop maturity in them. So, I'm sure a lot of Maharashtra girls are going to benefit from it,' she added. Smriti Mandhana shared her views on her association with the Ratnagiri Jets and Jets Club, and the importance of a woman's perspective in having such structured programs for their benefit and future prospects. 'Yeah, I mean, to get that at the age of 14-15 is great. Of course, we got it a little later, so we had to start developing it by looking at international standards. But the best thing about India at this moment, with women's cricket, is the investment that's coming in, and the investment they get to groom a player. I mean, very late in our careers, we realised the importance of fitness and all of those things. But I'm sure the club and the initiative are only going to promote or help them understand more about what is actually needed for the next level, and I'm sure they'll be well-prepped. So, like, clubs and all of these people coming into cricket--I mean, men's cricket already had that--and for them to now come into women's cricket is just amazing,' she said. 'I'm sure a lot of girls are going to benefit from it. In terms of the number of girls getting impacted, it's going to be a lot more, and I'm sure within 3-4 years we'll see the changes and differences, even in the Indian side and their performances,' she added. Mandhana, Speaks as a Captain of Ratnagiri Jets said, on corporate leagues are promoting women's cricket, 'I feel, for women's cricket to have this sort of stage is amazing, and the very fact that state associations and also the WPL--the way they have supported it--shows that, of course, women's cricket can generate revenues, which is an amazing thing for women's cricket. And people are ready to invest money into it. I mean, the more professional the sport gets, it's only going to get better, especially for grassroots-level cricketers. For them, I think this is just amazing. So, from my point of view, of course, promotion is one thing, but I think we are well beyond that in women's cricket. I see it as people being ready to invest, and that shows that women's cricket is growing and people want to watch it.' Mandhana, on winning the title in the inaugural season of WMPL and handling pressure, 'I mean, the first time I spoke to them and they--of course, after the introduction--said they'd won the first two editions, and I was like, 'Oh, okay.' But no, not pressure. I mean, you know, someone who's already won it--and as Devika ma'am said, they've been part of the MPL--so they know what is needed for franchise cricket, especially in state cricket. You know, to have that awareness is amazing, and that's only going to help. I wouldn't take it as pressure. I mean, there is pressure every time you step on the field, so you don't need to take any added pressure. Whenever you wear a jersey and represent a team, you want to do the best for them--so that pressure is always there. But we'll take that as motivation rather than pressure.' Mandhana, message for the team and opinion on leading the side, ' Firstly, I'll, of course, have a nice conversation with them, and the only message which I believe in is: you play cricket to have fun, enjoy, and actually have a really positive environment. Because, like, you win trophies, you don't win trophies--but what you remember is the journey of that one month or those 20 days when we are going to be part of one squad. And that's the only thing. I mean, let's just have a lot of fun together. There's nothing like--I don't really believe in something like senior or junior. It's just more experience and less experience.' 'I mean, when you start playing cricket at a place like I started--of course, I still play whenever I get an opportunity--but you started at Maharashtra, so firstly, to know that Maharashtra is starting a women's league, I was very happy and excited. And of course, whenever the opportunity comes to represent a team, as I said, I mean it's always a new role, an exciting role, so of course, I was really excited and happy. And more importantly, I was very excited for the girls of Maharashtra--I mean, for them to get this platform and to express themselves. So yeah, really looking forward to that,' she added. (ANI)
India Gazette
21 hours ago
- India Gazette
"Heartbroken to hear about the lives lost in Bengaluru": Smriti Mandhana on stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium
ANI 05 Jun 2025, 15:09 GMT+10 New Delhi [India] June 5 (ANI): India's star batter Smriti Mandhana expressed her grief at the death of 11 people in a stampede on Wednesday near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL winning celebrations near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players. Mandhana posted on her Instagram account, 'Heartbroken to hear about the lives lost in Bengaluru. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones. Please stay safe, everyone.' Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated at a press conference that 11 people died in the incident while 33 others were injured. 'A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured. Eleven people died and 33 were injured in the stampede. This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident,' the Karnataka CM said. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said the BCCI-organised IPL concluded on Tuesday. He said the local administration will look into the reasons for the stampede and take the required steps. He said that after learning of the stampede, and that a felicitation event was being held, he conveyed that the event should stop. Answering a query, Dhumal said they were not aware that an event was being held and that they had no information on whether the cricket fans were invited or came on their own. 'This is a very unfortunate incident... We had no information that such an event was being planned... If such events are planned in the future, then proper arrangements should be made... Those who were sitting inside the stadium had no information about the incident,' Arun Dhumal said. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Franchise cricket brings different sort of professionalism into sport: Smriti Mandhana
Indian star batter Smriti Mandhana praised the growing women's T20 leagues trends in Maharashtra, which further helps the prospects of identifying key talent for the national side. "For state associations, and for Maharashtra as well, to have this sort of platform--where I touched upon the fact that there'll be a lot of eyes from WPL scouts--and also, of course, these sorts of performances can serve as a benchmark for people to get into the state side as well. So, I mean, to have that is great. And more importantly, I always believe that franchise cricket brings a different sort of professionalism into the sport, and for the girls--the state-level girls--to experience that, I'm sure they'll be well-prepped when they go to the next level," Smriti Mandhana said in a media interaction. So, yeah, I mean, the owners come with a different set of expectations, and playing with that sort of expectation always helps groom players and develop maturity in them. So, I'm sure a lot of Maharashtra girls are going to benefit from it," she added. Smriti Mandhana shared her views on her association with the Ratnagiri Jets and Jets Club, and the importance of a woman's perspective in having such structured programs for their benefit and future prospects. "Yeah, I mean, to get that at the age of 14-15 is great. Of course, we got it a little later, so we had to start developing it by looking at international standards. But the best thing about India at this moment, with women's cricket, is the investment that's coming in, and the investment they get to groom a player. I mean, very late in our careers, we realised the importance of fitness and all of those things. But I'm sure the club and the initiative are only going to promote or help them understand more about what is actually needed for the next level, and I'm sure they'll be well-prepped. So, like, clubs and all of these people coming into cricket--I mean, men's cricket already had that--and for them to now come into women's cricket is just amazing," she said. "I'm sure a lot of girls are going to benefit from it. In terms of the number of girls getting impacted, it's going to be a lot more, and I'm sure within 3-4 years we'll see the changes and differences, even in the Indian side and their performances," she added. Mandhana, Speaks as a Captain of Ratnagiri Jets said, on corporate leagues are promoting women's cricket, "I feel, for women's cricket to have this sort of stage is amazing, and the very fact that state associations and also the WPL--the way they have supported it--shows that, of course, women's cricket can generate revenues, which is an amazing thing for women's cricket. And people are ready to invest money into it. I mean, the more professional the sport gets, it's only going to get better, especially for grassroots-level cricketers. For them, I think this is just amazing. So, from my point of view, of course, promotion is one thing, but I think we are well beyond that in women's cricket. I see it as people being ready to invest, and that shows that women's cricket is growing and people want to watch it." Mandhana, on winning the title in the inaugural season of WMPL and handling pressure, "I mean, the first time I spoke to them and they--of course, after the introduction--said they'd won the first two editions, and I was like, "Oh, okay." But no, not pressure. I mean, you know, someone who's already won it--and as Devika ma'am said, they've been part of the MPL--so they know what is needed for franchise cricket, especially in state cricket. You know, to have that awareness is amazing, and that's only going to help. I wouldn't take it as pressure. I mean, there is pressure every time you step on the field, so you don't need to take any added pressure. Whenever you wear a jersey and represent a team, you want to do the best for them--so that pressure is always there. But we'll take that as motivation rather than pressure." Mandhana, message for the team and opinion on leading the side, " Firstly, I'll, of course, have a nice conversation with them, and the only message which I believe in is: you play cricket to have fun, enjoy, and actually have a really positive environment. Because, like, you win trophies, you don't win trophies--but what you remember is the journey of that one month or those 20 days when we are going to be part of one squad. And that's the only thing. I mean, let's just have a lot of fun together. There's nothing like--I don't really believe in something like senior or junior. It's just more experience and less experience." "I mean, when you start playing cricket at a place like I started--of course, I still play whenever I get an opportunity--but you started at Maharashtra, so firstly, to know that Maharashtra is starting a women's league, I was very happy and excited. And of course, whenever the opportunity comes to represent a team, as I said, I mean it's always a new role, an exciting role, so of course, I was really excited and happy. And more importantly, I was very excited for the girls of Maharashtra--I mean, for them to get this platform and to express themselves. So yeah, really looking forward to that," she added.
