Sri Lanka Women vs India Women T20I Scored: Live Cricket Score, Commentary, Summary
Sri Lanka Women vs India Women
The Indian Women’s team is currently hosting Sri Lanka for a five-match T20I series in December 2025. Following their recent ODI World Cup victory, India has maintained their dominance, currently leading the series 2-0.
SLW vs INW T20I Squads:
- India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, G Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud.
- Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi, Shashini Gimhani.
Sri Lanka Women vs India Women T20I Series Status & Schedule:
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
| 1st T20I | Dec 21, 2025 | Visakhapatnam | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Dec 23, 2025 | Visakhapatnam | India won by 7 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Dec 26, 2025 | Thiruvananthapuram | India won by 8 wickets |
| 4th T20I | Dec 28, 2025 | Thiruvananthapuram | Upcoming |
| 5th T20I | Dec 30, 2025 | Thiruvananthapuram | Upcoming |
Sri Lanka Women vs India Women 1st T20I: (Dec 21, 2025)
In the 1st T20I of the Sri Lanka Women’s tour of India 2025, held on December 21 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, the Indian bowlers set the tone early. After winning the toss and electing to field, India restricted Sri Lanka to a modest total of 121/6 in 20 overs.
Here are the key details from the 1st innings:
Sri Lanka Women vs India Women 1st Innings Scorecard Summary :
| Player | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s |
| Vishmi Gunaratne | run out (Richa Ghosh) | 39 | 43 | 4/1 |
| Chamari Athapaththu (C) | b Kranti Gaud | 15 | 14 | 3/0 |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | b Shree Charani | 21 | 23 | 2/0 |
| Hasini Perera | c Mandhana b Deepti Sharma | 11 | 18 | 1/0 |
| Extras | (lb 5, w 10) | 15 | – | – |
| Total | (20 Overs) | 121/6 | – | – |
Innings Highlights & Key Performances–
- Early Breakthrough: India’s Kranti Gaud provided the crucial wicket of the dangerous Sri Lankan captain, Chamari Athapaththu, in the 3rd over, preventing a powerplay surge.
- Anchor Performance: Vishmi Gunaratne was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, fighting a lone battle with 39 runs before a sharp run-out ended her stay.
- Indian Bowling Discipline:
- Deepti Sharma was the most economical, finishing with figures of 1/20 in her 4 overs.
- Vaishnavi Sharma, making her international debut, impressed with a tight spell of 0/16 in 4 overs, keeping the pressure high during the middle overs.
- Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani picked up one wicket each to keep the visitors in check.
Quick Match Context–
India successfully chased this target in just 14.4 overs, reaching 122/2. Jemimah Rodrigues was the star of the show, smashing an unbeaten 69 off 44 balls*, while Smriti Mandhana also made history by crossing the 4,000-run mark in T20Is during her 25-run knock.
In the 2nd T20I of the series on December 23, 2025, India Women dominated the match by chasing down the target in a blistering 11.5 overs. While the Indian team actually bowled first in the 1st innings of that match, their performance in the 2nd innings (India’s batting) was the highlight of the day.
However, if you are looking for the India Women 1st Innings details (the only time they batted first in this series so far would be a hypothetical scenario or from a previous series), it is important to note that in both the 1st and 2nd T20Is of this December 2025 series, India won the toss and elected to field first.
In the 1st T20I of the series (December 21, 2025), India Women clinicaly chased down a target of 122 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. While India bowled first, their batting innings was defined by a masterclass from Jemimah Rodrigues and a historic milestone for Smriti Mandhana.
Sri Lanka Women vs India Women 2nd Innings Scorecard Summary:
Target: 122 runs from 20 overs
| Batter | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Shafali Verma | c Gimhani b Kavindi | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180.00 |
| Smriti Mandhana | c Silva b Ranaweera | 25 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Not Out | 69 | 44 | 10 | 0 | 156.81 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) | Not Out | 15 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 93.75 |
| Extras | (w 2, nb 2) | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | (14.4 Overs) | 122/2 | – | – | – | 8.32 (RR) |
Innings Highlights
- Jemimah’s Masterclass: Jemimah Rodrigues was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 69 off 44 balls. Her innings was highlighted by a stunning over against Shashini Gimhani, where she smashed four boundaries to take the game away from Sri Lanka.
- Mandhana’s 4K Club: During her knock of 25, Smriti Mandhana became only the second woman in history (after Suzie Bates) to cross 4,000 T20I runs. She also became the fastest to reach this landmark in terms of balls faced.
- Dominant Partnerships: * 54 runs for the 2nd wicket (Mandhana & Rodrigues).
- 55 runs* for the 3rd wicket (Rodrigues & Kaur).
- Clinical Finish: India reached the target with 32 balls to spare, securing an 8-wicket victory and a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series.
Sri Lanka Bowling Summary:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Inoka Ranaweera | 3.4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.63 |
| Kawya Kavindi | 3.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.66 |
| Shashini Gimhani | 2.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16.00 |
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Sri Lanka Women vs India Women 2nd T20I: (Dec 23, 2025)
In the 2nd T20I held on December 23, 2025, at Visakhapatnam, Sri Lanka Women struggled to capitalize on a steady start, eventually being restricted to 128/9 in their 20 overs. Despite an aggressive knock from their captain, the middle and lower order collapsed under pressure from the Indian spinners
Here is the scorecard summary of Sri Lanka Women vs India Women 2nd T20I:
India Women Batting Summary:
Target: 129 runs in 20 overs
| Player | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
| Shafali Verma | not out | 69 | 34 | 11/1 | 202.94 |
| Smriti Mandhana | c Kavindi b Dilhari | 14 | 11 | 3/0 | 127.27 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | c Dilhari b Kavindi | 26 | 15 | 3/1 | 173.33 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) | b Madara | 10 | 12 | 1/0 | 83.33 |
| Richa Ghosh (WK) | not out | 1 | 1 | 0/0 | 100.00 |
| Total | (11.5 Overs) | 129/3 | 10.90 (RR) |
Key Highlights of the Indian Innings–
- Shafali’s Powerplay Blitz: Shafali Verma was the undisputed star, reaching her half-century in just 27 balls. She finished with a strike rate of over 200, hitting boundaries at will.
- Rapid Chase: India chased the target of 129 in just 71 balls, marking one of their most clinical finishes in recent T20I history.
- Series Lead: This victory gave India a 2-0 lead in the 5-match series.
- Top Partnerships: The 58-run stand between Shafali and Jemimah Rodrigues (in just 4.3 overs) effectively ended any hopes of a Sri Lankan comeback.
Bowling Performance (1st Innings – Sri Lanka Batting)
To set up this win, the Indian bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 128/9.
- Shree Charani: 2/23 (4 overs)
- Vaishnavi Sharma: 2/32 (4 overs)
- Sneh Rana: 1/11 (4 overs – incredibly economical)
Sri Lanka Women Batting Summary:
| Batter | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Vishmi Gunaratne | c & b Kranti Gaud | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Chamari Athapaththu (C) | c Amanjot b Sneh Rana | 31 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 129.17 |
| Hasini Perera | c & b Shree Charani | 22 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 78.57 |
| H. Samarawickrama | run out (Amanjot Kaur) | 33 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 103.12 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | c Amanjot b Shree Charani | 14 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Kaushani Nuthyangana | run out (Kranti Gaud) | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Extras | (lb 8, w 4) | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | (20 Overs) | 128/9 | – | – | – | 6.40 (RR) |
Innings Highlights & Turning Points–
- The Athapaththu Blitz: Captain Chamari Athapaththu provided early momentum, smashing 31 runs, including two massive sixes. However, her dismissal in the 6th over by Sneh Rana stalled the scoring rate significantly.
- The Rebuild & Collapse: Harshitha Samarawickrama (33) and Hasini Perera (22) stabilized the innings with a steady partnership, but once the stand was broken, Sri Lanka lost 6 wickets for just 24 runs in the final overs.
- Indian Bowling Dominance:
- Sneh Rana was the pick of the bowlers for her economy, finishing with 1/11 in 4 overs.
- Shree Charani and Vaishnavi Sharma (on her debut series) were lethal, picking up 2 wickets each.
- Fielding Brilliance: India’s sharp fielding led to three run-outs, completely dismantling the Sri Lankan tail.
Sri Lanka Women vs India Women 3rd T20I: (Dec 26, 2025)
The 3rd T20I between Sri Lanka Women vs India Women and is scheduled for today, Friday, December 26, 2025.
Having dominated the first two matches in Visakhapatnam, the Indian Women currently lead the 5-match series 2-0. A victory tonight at the Greenfield International Stadium would see them clinch the series with two games to spare.
SLW vs INW 3rd T20I Toss Update–
India Women won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur cited the potential for dew later in the evening at the Greenfield International Stadium as the primary reason for chasing. This is her third consecutive toss win in this series.
INW vs SLW 3rd T20I Playing XIs–
Both teams made tactical changes for this match. India brought back key seniors who were rested or recovering from illness.
| India Women XI | Sri Lanka Women XI |
| Smriti Mandhana | Chamari Athapaththu (C) |
| Shafali Verma | Vishmi Gunaratne |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Harshitha Samarawickrama |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) | Kavisha Dilhari |
| Richa Ghosh (WK) | Nilakshika Silva |
| Deepti Sharma (In for Sneh Rana) | Hasini Perera |
| Amanjot Kaur | Kaushini Nuthyangana (WK) |
| Renuka Singh Thakur (In for Arundhati Reddy) | Inoka Ranaweera |
| Vaishnavi Sharma | Kawya Kavindi |
| Kranti Gaud | Shashini Gimhani |
| Shree Charani | Malki Madara |
Match Details–
- Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST).
- Live Stream/Telecast: JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network.
Sri Lanka Women vs India Women’s national cricket team match scorecard:
India Women (IND-W) secured a dominant 8-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) in the 3rd T20I on Friday, December 26, 2025. With this win at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, India has taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Match Summary
- Sri Lanka Women: 112/7 (20 overs)
- India Women: 115/2 (13.2 overs)
- Result: India Women won by 8 wickets (with 40 balls to spare).
- Player of the Match: Renuka Singh Thakur ($4/21$).
Key Highlights
1. Bowling Masterclass: Renuka & Deepti
After India won the toss and chose to bowl, the returning duo of Renuka Singh Thakur and Deepti Sharma dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup.
- Renuka Singh Thakur: Picked up 4 wickets for 21 runs, including two wickets in a single over during the powerplay to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 32/3.
- Deepti Sharma: Registered clinical figures of 3/18. During this match, Deepti became the joint-highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20I history (151 wickets), equalling Australia’s Megan Schutt. She also became the first cricketer (male or female) to achieve the double of 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20Is.
2. Sri Lanka’s Struggle
The visitors found it difficult to build momentum against a disciplined Indian attack.
- Imesha Dulani top-scored for Sri Lanka with 27 runs.
- Hasini Perera (25) and Kavisha Dilhari (20) provided brief resistance, but regular breakthroughs prevented a competitive total.
3. Shafali Verma’s Blazing Finish
Chasing a modest target of 113, Shafali Verma turned the second innings into a one-sided affair.
- Shafali’s Knock: She remained unbeaten on 79 off just 42 balls, smashing 11 fours and 3 sixes.
- Despite losing Smriti Mandhana (1) and Jemimah Rodrigues (9) early, Shafali’s aggressive approach ensured India crossed the finish line in just 13.2 overs.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (21*) played a steady supporting role to guide the team home.
Sri Lanka Women vs India Women 4th T20I:(Dec 28, 2025)
Series Status & Key Performance:
India is coming off a massive high after winning the ODI World Cup last month and has carried that momentum into this T20 series.
| Match | Result | Top Performers |
| 1st T20I | India won by 8 wickets | Jemimah Rodrigues (69* off 44) |
| 2nd T20I | India won by 7 wickets | Shafali Verma (69* off 34), Shree Charani (2/23) |
| 3rd T20I | India won by 8 wickets | Shafali Verma 79 off just 42 balls, Renuka Singh Thakur (4/ 21) |
Key Talking Points–
- Milestone Watch: Smriti Mandhana recently became only the second woman in history to cross 4,000 T20I runs, following New Zealand’s Suzie Bates.
- Sri Lanka’s Challenge: Captain Chamari Athapaththu has emphasized the need for her team to post a total of 150+ to be competitive. Their batting has struggled in the middle overs, specifically against India’s spinners.
- Indian Youngsters: Debutants like Vaishnavi Sharma and Shree Charani have been highly effective, with Charani currently being the series’ leading wicket-taker (3 wickets).
FAQs:
Who are the standout performers so far?
- Jemimah Rodrigues: Star of the 1st T20I with an unbeaten 69 off 44 balls.
- Shafali Verma: Dominated the 2nd T20I with a blistering 69 off just 34 balls* (including 11 fours and 1 six).
- Smriti Mandhana: Achieved a massive milestone in the first match, becoming only the second woman in history to cross 4,000 T20I runs.
How has the bowling fared?
India’s bowling unit has been clinical. Sree Charani and debutant Vaishnavi Sharma have been impressive, while Sneh Rana filled in effectively for Deepti Sharma (who missed the 2nd T20I due to a mild fever). Sri Lanka has struggled to post big totals, being restricted to 121 and 128 in the first two games respectively.
Where can I watch the matches?
- TV: Star Sports Network.
- Live Stream: JioHotstar app and website.
What is at stake in the 3rd T20I?
Since India leads 2-0, a win in today’s match at the Greenfield International Stadium will allow them to clinch the series with two games to spare.
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