Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Mandhana Reflects on World Cup Victory
Smriti Mandhana, the vice-captain of the Indian women's cricket team, talked about how amazing it feels to be called world champions after winning the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup.
She said the team is proud but also feels responsible to keep performing well.
Mandhana also shared that she is happy with her form in 2025 and has become the first Indian woman to score over 4,000 runs in T20Is.
She emphasized the importance of playing more T20 matches to prepare for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England.
The team is focusing on T20 cricket now, including the ongoing series against Sri Lanka and the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL).
Smriti Mandhana reflects on the pride and responsibility of being world champions after India's 2025 Women's ODI World Cup victory.
She became the first Indian woman to score over 4,000 runs in T20Is during the ongoing series against Sri Lanka.
Mandhana emphasizes the importance of playing more T20 matches to prepare for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England.
The team is focusing on T20 cricket, including the current series and the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL).
She attributes her success to keeping things simple and focusing on her strengths as a batter.
- Who
- Smriti Mandhana, India vice-captain
- What
- Reflection on World Cup victory and future goals
- When
- Ahead of the third T20I against Sri Lanka
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To discuss the team's preparation and her personal milestones
- Player
- Smriti Mandhana
- Achievement
- First Indian woman to score 4,000 T20I runs
- Recent Series
- India vs Sri Lanka T20I
- Upcoming Tournament
- 2026 Women's T20 World Cup
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Format Focus
- T20 cricket