India Women Crush Sri Lanka: The Indian Women’s Cricket Team made a dominant start to their seven-match One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka Women, clinching a resounding 9-wicket victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium today.
Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, India’s bowlers put up a clinical display to dismiss Sri Lanka for just 147 runs in 38.1 overs. Sneh Rana starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 31 runs in her 8 overs. Deepti Sharma also impressed with a tight spell, finishing with figures of 2 for 22 in 5.1 overs. Sri Lanka struggled to build partnerships, with Hasini Perera (30 off 46 balls), Kavisha Dilhari (25 off 26 balls), and Anushka Sanjeewani (22 off 39 balls) providing the only resistance.
Chasing a modest target of 148, India made light work of the pursuit, reaching 149/1 in just 29.4 overs with 56 balls to spare. Smriti Mandhana gave India a brisk start, scoring 43 off 46 balls before falling to Inoka Ranaweera. However, the duo of Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol steered India home with an unbroken partnership.
Pratika Rawal was the standout performer with the bat, anchoring the innings with a composed unbeaten 50 off 62 balls. Harleen Deol supported her superbly with an unbeaten 48 off 71 deliveries. Their confident strokeplay and excellent running between the wickets ensured India never looked in trouble during the chase.
The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series and sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting contest between the two teams.
sri lanka women vs india women’s national cricket team match scorecard Key Highlights:
- Toss: India Women won and elected to bowl first.
- Top Performers: Sneh Rana (3/31), Pratika Rawal (50*), Harleen Deol (48*)
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
- Result: India Women won by 9 wickets (56 balls remaining).
India will now look to continue their dominance in the second ODI, while Sri Lanka will aim to bounce back and keep the series alive.
Score Summary:
- Sri Lanka Women: 147 all out (38.1 overs)
- India Women: 149/1 (29.4 overs)
- Result: India Women won by 9 wickets.
