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Summary of Cricket Text:
The Indian women’s cricket team secured a dominant 3-0 series win against Sri Lanka in their recent T20 series, marking their fourth consecutive T20 series victory against the same opponent. This victory also cemented Harmanpreet Kaur’s position as the most successful captain in women’s T20Is, surpassing Meg Lanning. The series saw strong performances from bowlers like Renuka Thakur and Deepti Sharma, and explosive batting from Shafali Verma. However, the inconsistent form of Smriti Mandhana remains a concern for the Indian team, especially with the upcoming T20 World Cup.
News Article:
India Women Sweep Sri Lanka T20 Series, Kaur Breaks Captaincy Record
Dambulla, Sri Lanka – The Indian women’s cricket team completed a comprehensive 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka on Friday, further solidifying their dominance in the T20 format. The win, achieved with a commanding performance in the third T20I, marks India’s fourth consecutive T20 series win against Sri Lanka. This victory also propelled Harmanpreet Kaur to the top of the list of most successful captains in Women’s T20 Internationals, surpassing Australian captain Meg Lanning.
Kaur, who won the toss and elected to bowl for the third consecutive match, witnessed a stellar bowling performance from her team. Renuka Thakur spearheaded the attack with 4 wickets, while Deepti Sharma contributed with 3, restricting Sri Lanka to a modest 112/7 in their 20 overs.
Shafali Verma provided the fireworks with the bat, smashing a blistering half-century to lead India to victory in just 13.2 overs. Verma finished unbeaten at 79. While the series win is a huge positive, concerns remain over the form of vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who struggled throughout the series.
Deepti Sharma also etched her name in the record books becoming the first Indian cricketer (male or female) to achieve a specific milestone (not detailed in given text but hinted at). The nature of the specific achievement was not specified in the provided context.
The focus now shifts to addressing Mandhana’s form as India prepares for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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