Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have once again etched their names in cricket history. During the second T20I against England at Bristol, the duo set a new world record for most partnership runs in Women’s T20Is, surpassing the Australian Pair of Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney.
Partnerships are the backbone of any cricket innings. When two players understand each other’s game, they can build powerful stands that not only anchor the innings but also put enormous pressure on the opposition. In women’s T20 Cricket, several pairs have set records over the years but none is as impressive as India’s dynamic opening duo Smriti and Shafali Verma. Today we will look at the list of most Partnership runs in Women’s T20Is with their total runs and top rankings.
List of Most Partnership Runs in Women’s T20Is
| Rank | Pair | Country | Innings | Runs |
| 1 | Smriti Mandhana & Shafali Verma | India | 79 | 2,727 |
| 2 | Alyssa Healy & Beth Mooney | Australia | 84 | 2,720 |
| 3 | Suzie Bates & Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 79 | 2,556 |
| 4 | Esha Rohit Oza & Theertha Satish | UAE | 57 | 1,985 |
| 5 | Kavisha Egodage & Esha Rohit Oza | UAE | 50 | 1,976 |
| 6 | Tazmin Brits & Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 46 | 1,685 |
| 7 | Charlotte Edwards & Sarah Taylor | England | 57 | 1,606 |
Apart from the record-breaking Indian duo, several other partnerships have left their mark in Women’s T20Is. Australia’s Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy, the previous record holders, scored 2720 runs together in 84 innings and are known for their consistency and power hitting. Sitting on to their next is New Zealand’s pair Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine with 2,556 runs in 79 innings forming one of the most aggressive pairs in T20 history. The UAE’s Esha Rohit Oza and Theertha Satish have also impressed, amassing 1,985 runs in just 57 innings, while Esha Oza features again with Kavisha Egodage, the two putting together 1,976 runs from 50 innings. South Africa’s Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt have built a strong partnership worth 1,685 runs in 46 innings, showing great composure and technique. And finally on number 7 we have England’s batting duo of Charlotte Edwards & Sarah Taylor who have amassed a total of 1,606 runs in 57 innings
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Looking at these numbers, it’s clear that building a successful partnership is about more than just scoring runs. It requires understanding, communication and ability to adapt to different situations. As women Cricket continues to grow globally, fans can look forward to more records being created and new combinations for partnership emerging. However, for now, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Varma stand at the top, with most Partnership runs in Women’s T20Is.
