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India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Sri Lanka Women Players
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The rivalry between India and Sri Lanka has reached new heights in the 2025/26 season, especially after India’s historic ODI World Cup triumph and their dominant 5-0 T20I series sweep against the island nation. While India maintains a powerhouse status, Sri Lanka’s grit and the individual brilliance of Chamari Athapaththu continue to make every face-off a tactical battleground for Asian supremacy.
Recent Match Scorecards: Last 7 Encounters
| Date | Match Type | Winner | Score Summary | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | 5th T20I | India | IND: 175/7 (20) SL: 160/7 (20) | Harmanpreet Kaur: 68(43) Hasini Perera: 65(42) |
| 28 Dec 2025 | 4th T20I | India | IND: 221/2 (20) SL: 191/6 (20) | Smriti Mandhana: 80(53) Shafali Verma: 79(42) |
| 26 Dec 2025 | 3rd T20I | India | SL: 112/7 (20) IND: 115/2 (13.2) | Renuka Singh: 4/21 Shafali Verma: 79*(42) |
| 23 Dec 2025 | 2nd T20I | India | SL: 128/9 (20) IND: 129/3 (11.5) | Shafali Verma: 69(27) Shree Charani: 2/23 |
| 21 Dec 2025 | 1st T20I | India | SL: 121/6 (20) IND: 122/2 (14.4) | Jemimah Rodrigues: 69*(44) Vishmi Gunaratne: 39(31) |
| 30 Sep 2025 | World Cup | India | IND: 269/8 (47) SL: 211 (45.4) | Deepti Sharma: 53 & 3/54 Amanjot Kaur: 57(48) |
| 11 May 2025 | ODI Final | India | IND: 342/7 (50) SL: 245 (48.2) | Smriti Mandhana: 116(92) Deepti Sharma: 19/439 (Series |
Current Team Rankings (as of April 2026)
| Format | India Rank | Sri Lanka Rank | Top Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 3rd (126 Rating) | 6th (82 Rating) | Australia |
| T20I | 3rd (265 Rating) | 7th (227 Rating) | Australia |
Upcoming Series & Major Tournaments (2026)
| Event/Series | Date/Timeframe | Venue | Key Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | June 12 – July 5, 2026 | England & Wales (Lords, Edgbaston, etc.) | Global showpiece for the T20 format |
| Sri Lanka Tour of India | December 2026 | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | Future T20I bilateral clash |
Head-to-Head Summary (Overall T20Is)
| Metric | India Women | Sri Lanka Women |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Wins | 25 | 5 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Recent Series (Dec 2025) | 5 Wins (Clean Sweep) | 0 Wins |
Major Tournament Matches Between Them
| Tournament | Winner | Margin | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ODI World Cup | India Women | 59 Runs (DLS) | ODI |
| 2024 Asia Cup Final | Sri Lanka Women | 8 Wickets | T20I |
| 2024 T20 World Cup | India Women | 82 Runs | T20I |
| 2022 Asian Games Final | India Women | 19 Runs | T20I |
Complete Players List & Roles (Current Squad)
| India Player | Role | Sri Lanka Player | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Captain / All-rounder | Chamari Athapaththu | Captain / All-rounder |
| Smriti Mandhana | Opening Batter (LHB) | Vishmi Gunaratne | Opening Batter |
| Shafali Verma | Opening Batter (RHB) | Harshitha Madavi | Top-order Batter |
| Deepti Sharma | Spin All-rounder | Kavisha Dilhari | Spin All-rounder |
| Richa Ghosh | Wicket-keeper Batter | Anushka Sanjeewani | Wicket-keeper Batter |
| Renuka Singh | Pace Bowler | Inoka Ranaweera | Left-arm Spinner |
| Shree Charani | Left-arm Spinner | Udeshika Prabodhani | Left-arm Pacer |
Best Individual Performances (2025/26 Season)
| Player Name | Performance | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma (IND) | 241 Runs (Series Total) | T20I Series vs SL |
| Smriti Mandhana (IND) | 80 (48) & 162-run stand | 4th T20I, Dec 2025 |
| Renuka Singh (IND) | 4/21 | 3rd T20I, Dec 2025 |
| Hasini Perera (SL) | 65 (42) | 5th T20I, Dec 2025 |
| Kavisha Dilhari (SL) | 5 Wickets in Series | T20I Series vs SL |
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Reason for Interest | Stats Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma (IND) | Now 3rd highest wicket-taker ever | Economy & Wickets |
| Shree Charani (IND) | Rising star; career-best 11th rank | Spin Variations |
| Chamari Athapaththu (SL) | The heart of SL’s batting power | Strike Rate |
| Richa Ghosh (IND) | Explosive finisher / Glove work | Finishing SR |
Most Memorable Match: The Epic Thriller!
| Match | Result | Scorecard Highlight | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th T20I (Dec 28, 2025) | India won by 30 runs | IND: 221/2 vs SL: 191/6 | India’s highest-ever T20I score |
Conclusion
The recent dominance of India suggests a gap in depth, but Sri Lanka’s ability to pull off major tournament upsets as seen in the 2024 Asia Cup means they remain the most dangerous underdog in Asian cricket. As both teams pivot toward the T20 World Cup in England, expect these tactical matchups to define who takes the throne in 2026.
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