Biggest Women's T20I triumphs for India in terms of runs
What's the story
The Indian women's cricket team registered a massive 97-run victory over England in the opening WT20I in Nottingham. Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front with an explosive century, scoring 112 runs off just 62 balls. Her brilliance meant India posted a massive 210/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The Brits were folded for just 113 in response. On this note, let's look at India's biggest WT20I wins in terms of runs.
#4
97 runs vs England, 2025
India's 97-run triumph in the aforementioned Nottingham game is fourth on this list. Mandhana opened alongside Shafali Verma and the duo added 77 runs. The former then partnered with Harleen Deol (43) for another big stand of 94 runs. Mandhana brought up her ton during the course as India finished at a massive 210/5. In response, England crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for just 113 runs in 14.5 overs. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt (66) was England's lone warrior.
#3
100 runs vs Barbados, 2022
India humiliated Barbados Women by 100 runs in a crucial group match at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Women in Blue posted 162/4 in their 20 overs in Birmingham with Jemimah Rodrigues scoring a well-tuned 56*. Shafali Verma (43) and Deepti Sharma (34*) also played vital knocks. Barbados Women were rocked early on and that saw them falter in the clash (62/8). Kyshona Knight (16) was their highest run-scorer. Meanwhile, Renuka Singh claimed 4/10 from her four overs.
#2
104 runs vs UAE, 2022
India Women claimed a mammoth 104-run win over UAE Women in the 2022 Women's Asia Cup game in Sylhet. Rodrigues obliterated the rival attack with a 45-ball 75*, piloting India to 178/5. Deepti Sharma contributed with 64 off 49 balls. UAE surrendered the tie after early setbacks to ensure a three-match winning streak for INDW in the tournament. Though they lost just four wickets in their 20 overs, the team could only manage 74 runs.
#1
142 runs vs Malaysia, 2018
Topping this elite list is India's sensational 142-run win over Malaysia in the 2018 Women's Asia Cup game in Kuala Lumpur. Mithali Raj's 97* meant India finished at 169/3 while batting first. In response, Malaysia were folded for just 27 in 13.4 overs as six of their batters bagged ducks. Pooja Vastrakar (3/6) was the pick of the Indian bowlers as Malaysia recorded the lowest-ever team total in the tournament's history.