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India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd T20I Match Summary

IND-W vs SL-W, 2025 - T20 Summary

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Scorecard
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3rd T20I, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram , Dec 26, 2025
India Women India Women
115/2 (13.2/20)
Sri Lanka Women Sri Lanka Women
112/7 (20.0/20)
India Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Renuka Singh Thakur
    4/21(4)
SL-W 112/7
Bat Top Batsmen
Imesha Dulani
Imesha Dulani
27 (32)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 84.37SR
<a href=/cricket/players/117743-hasini-perera-playerprofile>Hasini Perera</a>
Hasini Perera
25 (18)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 138.88SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Renuka Singh
ECON 5.25
4
OVERS
21/4
R/W
Bowler
Deepti Sharma
ECON 4.50
4
OVERS
18/3
R/W
IND-W 115/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117565-shafali-verma-playerprofile>Shafali Verma</a>
Shafali Verma
79 (42)
  • 11x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 188.09SR
<a href=/cricket/players/59824-harmanpreet-kaur-bhullar-playerprofile>Harmanpreet Kaur</a>
Harmanpreet Kaur
21 (18)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 116.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Kavisha Dilhari
ECON 6.00
3
OVERS
18/2
R/W
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Time to bid you all farewell. Three straight one-sided contests have rather dented the entertainment quotient, but we promise to keep trying. More than us, though, it is Sri Lanka Women who will need to lift their game to compete with this ruthless force called India. With the series already beyond them, the visitors might play with greater freedom and, hopefully, inject some spark into the contest. The fourth T20I comes up on Sunday, 28th December at 7 pm IST (1330 GMT). Do join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
Renuka Singh Thakur is the Player of the Match for figures of 4-1-21-4. Says she is very happy with the performance and jokes that she somehow always ends up with four wickets and rarely gets a five-wicket haul. Smiles and adds that she might need to work even harder to achieve that. Shares that she regularly goes to the NCA to prepare for tournaments, as it allows her to put in extra work on both her bowling and fitness. Speaking about her variations, Renuka tells that over the past few months, she has been working extensively on them with the World Cup in mind. Feels it is important to remove any doubt from her mind and be mentally prepared. Admits that even when the first over did not go according to plan, she knew she could come back strongly. Also mentions that skipper Harmanpreet Kaur keeps motivating her throughout, and even recalls the legend Jhulan Goswami's words that one has to work harder to earn a fifer.
Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of India Women, says that it has been a great series for the entire group. Adds that after the World Cup, they wanted to raise the standards and be more aggressive in T20 cricket, with another World Cup coming. Kaur expresses her happiness with the overall performances in the series. Feels that the biggest highlight has been the contribution from the bowlers, emphasizing that in T20 cricket, bowling plays a crucial role. On the rotation of bowlers in the Powerplay in this game, Kaur replies that they knew Sri Lanka's top order is key, which is why they opted to start with Renuka Singh Thakur. Admits that the first over was not what they expected (went for 12 runs) but praises the way Renuka responded and came back strongly.
Chamari Athapaththu, skipper of Sri Lanka Women, admits that her team is not playing its best cricket. She feels the batting unit has struggled considerably and says there is a clear need for improvement in that area. Explains that they have largely persisted with the best batting combination available, while also trying a few options with the bowling unit. Admits that things have not quite fallen into place. Chamari points out the positives from the game, highlighting that Imesha Dulani batted really well and Kavisha Dilhari also contributed. Shares that they are still keen to try out a few more players as they look ahead to the World Cup.
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If we rewind to the first innings, it was very much the Indian bowlers calling the shots. Renuka Singh Thakur and Deepti Sharma led the charge, with the rest of the attack buying fully into the plan and executing it to perfection. Renuka marked her comeback in this format in style, snapping up a four-wicket haul, while Deepti chipped in with three to draw level with Megan Schutt as the leading wicket-taker in this format. For the third game in a row, Sri Lanka simply did not turn up with the bat. India have won the three matches with 32, 49 and 40 balls to spare. Add those up and you have the equivalent of a full innings left unused. That, in a nutshell, is the gulf between the two sides, not just in numbers, but in skill, depth, and overall quality.
121, 128 and 112 - those have been the visitors' totals on this tour so far, and India Women have made an absolute mockery of each of those targets. Shafali Verma sparkled once again, her blade doing all the talking with a blistering 79* off just 42 balls, a knock that effectively tucked the game in and turned the lights out early. Sri Lanka Women were listless with the ball - no clear plans, no execution, and barely a hint of a fight. Kavisha Dilhari stood out as the lone bright spot, putting in a wholehearted effort with both bat and ball, but beyond her, the rest of the side simply failed to turn up.
Sri Lanka Women were never truly in the contest, either with bat or ball. Outplayed in every department, they were second best from start to finish, left chasing India all evening in the hope of salvaging even a fleeting moment of satisfaction from a thoroughly one-sided game.
Complete humiliation of Sri Lanka Women yet again as India Women cruise to a thumping victory, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead in this five-match series. It has been one-way traffic, with India firmly in the driver's seat throughout. With this win, Harmanpreet Kaur brings up her 77th victory as India's captain, moving clear at the summit and cementing her status as the most successful skipper in this format. A landmark achievement for a leader who keeps setting the standard.
Over 13.2 : 115/2
5 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
S. Verma
79 (42)
H. Kaur
21 (18)
M. Shehani
2.2-0-28-0
13.2
4
Malsha Shehani To Shafali Verma
FOUR! Shafali Verma strikes it clean and that's all for this evening. Malsha Shehani gives it the flight, lands it full and outside off, Verma jumps down the track and smacks it over mid on for a boundary. India Women win by 8 wickets and with 40 balls to spare.
13.1
1
Malsha Shehani To Harmanpreet Kaur
Flighted one, full and around off, Kaur uses her feet and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over 13 : 110/2
9 Runs
  • 412.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
H. Kaur
20 (17)
S. Verma
75 (41)
I. Ranaweera
4-0-28-0
12.6
1
Inoka Ranaweera To Harmanpreet Kaur
Loopy delivery, full and around leg, Harmanpreet Kaur pushes it gently to long on for a run. 3 needed more!
12.5
1
Inoka Ranaweera To Shafali Verma
Full and flighted, outside off, Verma dances down the track and reaches out to drive it towards sweeper cover. One taken.
12.4
1
Inoka Ranaweera To Harmanpreet Kaur
Fires it full and on middle, Kaur works it with the angle to deep mid-wicket for a single. 5 required more, Shafali Verma can finish it with one hit.
12.3
1
Inoka Ranaweera To Shafali Verma
Around off, driven to long off for one.
12.2
1
Inoka Ranaweera To Harmanpreet Kaur
Gives the charge to a full ball and lofts it over mid on for a single.
12.1
4
Inoka Ranaweera To Harmanpreet Kaur
FOUR! Shot! Slower one, full and loopy outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur goes down and muscles it towards long on for a boundary. Excellent.
Over 12 : 101/2
9 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
H. Kaur
13 (13)
S. Verma
73 (39)
M. Shehani
2-0-23-0
11.6
1
Malsha Shehani To Harmanpreet Kaur
On middle, pushed down to long on for a single.
11.5
1
Malsha Shehani To Shafali Verma
Advances down the track and knocks a full ball down to long on for one. 100 comes up for India, in quick time, in the 12th over. Sri Lanka Women had reached their 50 in the 11th over. You can see the difference in intent right there.
11.4
4
Malsha Shehani To Shafali Verma
FOUR! Smashed! Malsha serves it on a platter. Full and on middle, Shafali picks it up and whips it over mid-wicket for a crunching boundary. India can sniff a series win here, just a few runs away.
11.3
1
Malsha Shehani To Harmanpreet Kaur
Quicker and fuller, stroked to long off for a single.
11.2
1
Malsha Shehani To Shafali Verma
MISHIT BUT SAFE! Tossed up, full and on middle, Shafali Verma skips down the track for a big shot but gets more height than distance. Two fielders converge at long on but the ball drops safely. They take a single.
11.1
1
Malsha Shehani To Harmanpreet Kaur
Full and flighted, on middle, Kaur eases it off her pads to long on for a single.
Over 11 : 92/2
7 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 110.3
  • 410.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
S. Verma
67 (36)
H. Kaur
10 (10)
I. Ranaweera
3-0-19-0
10.6
0
Inoka Ranaweera To Shafali Verma
Slower one, full and around off, Verma drives it back to the bowler. 21 needed more off 54 balls.
10.5
0
Inoka Ranaweera To Shafali Verma
Flatter and shorter, on off, Verma punches off the back foot to covers.
10.4
4
Inoka Ranaweera To Shafali Verma
FOUR! Put away with ease. Picks the gap yet again. Tossed up, full and around leg, Shafali Verma sits down on one knee and sweeps it with sweet timing. It finds the gap between square leg and short fine and races away.
10.3
1
Inoka Ranaweera To Harmanpreet Kaur
Drags the length short, around off, Harmanpreet Kaur hits off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a run.
10.2
2
Inoka Ranaweera To Harmanpreet Kaur
Full and around off, Kaur walks forward for a big shot but drags it off the inside edge. It rolls to wide long on and they take two runs.
10.1
0
Inoka Ranaweera To Harmanpreet Kaur
Floated delivery, full and outside off, Kaur drives with the spin but finds extra cover.
Drinks. India Women have once again grabbed the run chase by the scruff of the neck. Shafali is on fire, lighting up the stadium with fearless strokeplay, and despite the loss of two wickets, the hosts remain in complete command. Just 28 more required, and at a paltry run rate of 2.8, this is cruising territory. Sri Lanka Women have looked listless with the ball once again, short on bite, ideas, and the spark needed to apply any real pressure.
Full Commentary
13 OV
9 Runs
I. Ranaweera to H. Kaur S. Verma
  • 412.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
9 Runs
M. Shehani to H. Kaur S. Verma
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
7 Runs
I. Ranaweera to H. Kaur S. Verma
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 110.3
  • 410.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
11 Runs
K. Dilhari to S. Verma H. Kaur
  • 69.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 1 WD 9.6
  • 19.6
9 OV
7 Runs
I. Ranaweera to S. Verma H. Kaur
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
7 Runs
K. Dilhari to S. Verma J. Rodrigues
  • 1 LB 7.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 07.4
  • 27.5
  • W 7.6
7 OV
5 Runs
I. Ranaweera to S. Verma J. Rodrigues
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
9 Runs
M. Madara to S. Verma J. Rodrigues
  • 1 WD 5.1
  • 15.1
  • 1 NB 5.2
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
19 Runs
N. Meepage to S. Verma
  • 44.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 64.4
  • 44.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
1 Runs
K. Dilhari to S. Mandhana J. Rodrigues
  • 03.1
  • 1 WD 3.2
  • W 3.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
10 Runs
N. Meepage to S. Verma
  • 02.1
  • 22.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
2 Runs
M. Madara to S. Mandhana S. Verma
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
14 Runs
M. Shehani to S. Verma
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 60.4
  • 40.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss India Women won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Renuka Singh Thakur
  • Umpire Narayanan Janani (IND), Gayathri Venugopalan (IND) and Vrinda Rathi (IND)
  • Referee GS Lakshmi (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka Women 112/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka Women 100/7 in 18.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka Women 51/4 in 10.4 overs
  • I Dulani dropped on 8 by S Charani in 10.1 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka Women 45/4 in 9.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (9.3 ovs): IND-W against N Silva (LBW) Successful (IND-W: 2, SL-W: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka Women 32/3
  • India Women 100/2 in 11.5 overs
  • Drinks: India Women 85/2 in 10.0 overs
  • J Rodrigues dropped on 7 by C Athapaththu in 7.5 overs
  • S Verma 13th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (8x4) (2x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India Women 55/1
  • India Women 50/1 in 5.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (3.4 ovs): SL-W against J Rodrigues (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND-W: 1, SL-W: 1)
  • Referral 1 (3.2 ovs): S Mandhana against SL-W (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND-W: 1, SL-W: 2)
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