Leeds, Jun 17 (PTI) Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma stitched together a 115-run opening stand as India posted 209 for 5 against the Netherlands in their Women’s T20 World Cup group match here on Wednesday.
After electing to field, the Netherlands bowlers came under heavy attack from the Indian openers, who dominated from the outset.
Mandhana struck 11 fours and a six in a fluent 47-ball 74, while Shafali smashed nine boundaries during her 38-ball 55.
The century-plus partnership was the fifth between Mandhana and Shafali in T20 Internationals.
With the duo in explosive form, India raced to the 100-run mark in just 10.5 overs. Richa Ghosh (20 not out, 8 balls; 2×6, 1×4) and Deepti Sharma (10 not out, 2 balls; 1×4, 1×6) gave the final flourish.
Brief Scores: India: 209/5 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 74, Shafali Verma 55; Caroline de Lange 2/32). PTI TAP PDS
