India Women's Cricket Team Sets New Record in T20 World Cup 2026

The Indian women's cricket team made history by scoring 209 runs against the Netherlands in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This remarkable achievement marks them as only the second team to surpass 200 runs in the tournament's history. With standout performances from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, the team is setting new benchmarks in women's cricket. Discover more about their journey and record-breaking moments in this thrilling match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 17, 2026, 23:33 IST

Historic Performance Against the Netherlands

On June 17, the Indian women's cricket team is set to face the Netherlands in their second Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. After being asked to bat first at Headingley, Leeds, India posted an impressive total of 209 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, thanks to remarkable half-centuries from openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. This score marks a significant milestone, as India becomes only the second team in Women's T20 World Cup history to surpass the 200-run mark.

Top Team Scores in Women's T20 World Cups

1. England 219/1 vs Sri Lanka (2026)
2. England 213/5 vs Pakistan (2023)
3. India 209/5 vs Netherlands (2026)
4. South Africa 195/3 vs Thailand (2020)
5. India 194/5 vs New Zealand (2018)

The England team previously held the record for the highest scores, achieving 213 runs against Pakistan on February 21, 2023, and 219 runs against Sri Lanka on June 12, 2026.

Outstanding Contributions from Smriti and Shafali

Shafali Verma scored 55 runs off 38 balls, while Smriti Mandhana led the innings with a stellar 74 runs from 47 balls. Together, they formed a formidable partnership, contributing 115 runs in just 11.4 overs, setting a strong foundation for India's innings. Prior to this match, India's highest score in a Women's T20 World Cup was 194/5 against New Zealand in 2018, where Harmanpreet Kaur had an outstanding performance with 103 runs off 51 balls.

In their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, India triumphed over their rivals Pakistan by 64 runs, scoring 170/6, with Mandhana contributing 68 runs. Deepti Sharma's exceptional bowling performance helped dismiss Pakistan for just 106 runs in 17 overs, taking five wickets for only 10 runs.