Tue Dec 23 15:30:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
India defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the second T20 match held in Visakhapatnam. Sri Lanka scored 128 runs, which India chased down with 54 balls remaining. Shafali Verma’s explosive batting (69 runs off 34 balls) was the highlight. India won the first match by 8 wickets and now lead the series 2-0. Verma also set a record for the most 50+ scores in T20s before the age of 22. This is India’s 9th win against Sri Lanka in the last 11 T20 matches since 2020.
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India Clinches T20 Series Lead with Dominating Win Over Sri Lanka
Visakhapatnam, India – The Indian women’s cricket team secured a commanding 7-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 International held in Visakhapatnam, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Sri Lanka, after winning the toss, posted a total of 128 runs, but India chased down the target with ease, leaving 54 balls to spare.
The star of the show was undoubtedly Indian opener Shafali Verma, who unleashed a blistering innings of 69 runs off just 34 balls, striking 11 fours and a six. Her explosive knock set the tone for the chase, overshadowing Smriti Mandhana’s early dismissal for 14. Jemimah Rodrigues contributed a quick-fire 26 off 15 balls, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur added 10 runs to the total.
Earlier in the day, the Indian bowlers put up a disciplined performance, restricting the Sri Lankan batting lineup. The victory marked India’s ninth win against Sri Lanka in their last eleven T20 encounters since 2020, highlighting India’s recent dominance in the fixture.
Verma’s outstanding innings also saw her etch her name in the record books. At just 22 years of age, she now holds the record for the most 50+ scores in T20 cricket before turning 22, with this being her 12th such score.
With this convincing win, India has secured a strong position in the series and will look to complete a clean sweep in the remaining matches.
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