Smriti Mandhana smashed a record-breaking 77 runs in the third T20I against the West Indies, leading India to a series-clinching victory and their highest-ever T20I total of 217/4. She surpassed multiple records, including most 50+ scores and fours in women's T20Is. Richa Ghosh's blistering 54 off 21 balls further solidified India's dominance.
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