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India Dominates Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 Series, Aiming for Fourth Straight Win

Thiruvananthapuram, India – December 27, 2025 – The Indian women’s cricket team is on a dominant run against Sri Lanka in their ongoing five-match T20 International series. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India has already secured a commanding 3-0 lead and will be looking to extend their winning streak to four in the fourth match scheduled for Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Indian bowlers have been the driving force behind India’s success. Spin bowler Deepti Sharma and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been instrumental in restricting the Sri Lankan batters, preventing any of them from scoring above 40 in an individual innings. The strategic decision to field first in all three matches, has further aided the bowlers, especially given the conditions with dew.

“We have been trying different combinations with the (T20) World Cup (2026) in mind. We want to keep our standards high after winning the ODI World Cup recently,” Renuka said in the post-match press conference.

While the bowlers have shone, the Indian batting lineup has also displayed strength, with Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues each scoring a half-century. However, star batter Smriti Mandhana will be aiming for a more impactful performance in the upcoming match. There is also speculation that young batter Gunalan Kamalini and experienced Harleen Deol might get a chance to play.

Sri Lanka, captained by Chamari Athapaththu, is hoping to turn the tide and avoid a series whitewash. The Sri Lankan team has talents in the side like Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari and Harshitha Samarawickrama, but the team’s batters have struggled to make an impact so far. They will need to produce a defining innings to change their team’s fortunes. The Lankan side will also hope that their young bowling attack can make the task harder for the Indian batters.

Teams:

  • India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma.

  • Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika De Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Nimesha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara.

The fourth T20I is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.

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