The Maharashtra Cricket Association Ground 2 in Gahunje, Pune saw a World Record getting scripted during an action-packed Senior Women’s T20 Trophy encounter. Powered by a ferocious 119 off just 47 balls from opening batter Tanisha Singh during clash against Hyderabad, Delhi shattered records by amassing a breathtaking 262/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The score stood as the highest-ever total registered by a women’s team in domestic T20 cricket.
Delhi script record total in domestic women's T20s after Tanisha's 119-run blitz
They capped off the historic display by dismantling Hyderabad for 154/8 in response, sealing a colossal 108-run win that will resonate across Indian cricket for years to come.
When Delhi took the field at MCA Ground 2 in Gahunje, few anticipated that the pristine surface would witness an all-out assault on the record books. Prior to this game, the benchmark for the highest total in Indian women’s domestic T20 cricket belonged to Goa. During the 2019-20 season, Goa scored a massive 257/2 against Arunachal Pradesh, a milestone that remained untouched for years and was widely believed to be virtually insurmountable in 20-over domestic cricket. Delhi did not merely pass Goa’s long-standing mark of 257/2, they blew right past it with room to spare, establishing 262/6 as the new gold standard.
To fully grasp the magnitude of Delhi's 262/6, one has to look at the global landscape of women's T20 cricket. This total stands as the 11th-highest team score in women’s T20 history across the entire globe. Crucially, every single one of the 10 scores ahead of Delhi's total was recorded in Women's Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), where top-tier nations frequently face heavily mismatched opposition.
For a team to breach the 260-run barrier in a competitive domestic tournament—against a seasoned unit like Hyderabad—is virtually unprecedented. Delhi proved that domestic batting standard in India has elevated to a tier capable of matching international firepower.
Tanisha Singh’s point-to-prove masterclass after WPL 2027 auction snub
Every historic team total requires a catalyst, and for Delhi, that spark was 23-year-old Tanisha Singh. Just 24 hours prior to stepping onto the field in Gahunje, Tanisha experienced a familiar sting known to many domestic cricketers, she went unsold at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction. Entering the bidding pool at a base price of Rs 10 lakh, her name was called and subsequently passed on by all five franchises. Rather than letting the disappointment demoralise her, Tanisha funneled every ounce of frustration into her bat. Channeling raw aggression with refined power-hitting, she unleashed a whirlwind knock that made every team scout take notice.
Tanisha blitzed her way to 119 runs off just 47 balls, a masterclass decorated with 25 crisp boundaries and a towering six. She brought up her century in a staggering 38 deliveries, equalling West Indies icon Deandra Dottin for the joint third-fastest century in women’s T20 history.
Only Kiran Navgire (34 balls) and New Zealand legend Sophie Devine (36 balls) have reached a T20 century faster. By putting on a clinic in hitting, Tanisha delivered a firm response to being snubbed at the auction, putting franchise managers on alert for potential injury replacements.
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Delhi's carnage-filled batting
Hyderabad skipper’s decision to put Delhi into bat backfired almost immediately. Although opener Vanshika Lila fell early for 9 off 6 balls, her quick exit only accelerated the storm that followed. Joined at the crease by India international Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh turned the match into her personal highlight reel. The duo constructed a breathtaking 160-run second-wicket partnership in just 66 balls. Tanisha took total command, piercing gaps with surgical precision and using her feet against both pace and spin. Punia provided ideal support with an aggressive half-century of her own, scoring 59 off 28 deliveries riding on nine fours and a maximum.
Hyderabad deployed an extraordinary total of eight different bowlers in a desperate bid to stem the run flow. However, almost no one escaped the onslaught as Delhi struck 42 fours and 5 sixes across their 20 overs.
Medium-pacer Pooja Vanka was the lone bright spot for Hyderabad amidst the carnage. Vanka finished with commendable figures of 4/32 in 4 overs, claiming the wickets of Punia, Shweta Sehrawat, and Nazma Khan to restrict Delhi from touching 280. Despite her effort, Delhi finished on a monumental 262/6.
Hyderabad's run chase and batting collapse
Faced with a record target of 263, Hyderabad were under pressure from ball one. The required run rate of 13.15 runs per over meant they had to go for broke immediately.Opening batter Gongadi Trisha offered resistance, playing an inning of sheer bravery. Trisha waged a lonely battle, scoring a high-class 80 off 52 balls, featuring crisp drives and clever boundary placement. However, the scoreboard pressure proved insurmountable for the rest of the Hyderabad lineup.
Pranavi Chandra was the only other batter to reach double figures with a modest 21. Delhi's bowling unit kept the pressure on, never letting partnerships form.
Left-arm spinner Sumiti Soni led the attack with disciplined spells, picking up 3/28 in 4 overs. The rest of Delhi’s attack held tight lines, ensuring Hyderabad never posed a threat to the total. Hyderabad were eventually restricted to 154/8 in their 20 overs, handing Delhi a massive 108-run win.
By putting up 262 runs in a T20 match, was for sure a treat to watch. For Tanisha Singh, the match served as a career-defining moment. Going from unselected at an auction to joining the record books alongside legends like Sophie Devine and Deandra Dottin within 24 hours showcases her determination. Her record-breaking 119 off 47 balls firmly establishes her as one of the most dynamic young talents in the country.