Colombo, May 4, 2025 – The Indian Women’s Cricket Team posted a competitive total of 275/9 in their 50 overs against hosts Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI of the Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh emerged as the standout performer with a blistering 58 off 48 balls, showcasing India’s middle-order firepower.
This crucial encounter sees Sri Lanka Women opting to bowl first after winning the toss, but the decision soon turned challenging as India got off to a decent start, despite losing opener Smriti Mandhana early.
Top Performances: India’s Balanced Batting Effort
Pratika Rawal continued her consistent form with a composed 35 off 39 balls, stabilizing the innings alongside Smriti Mandhana (18). Although both departed before capitalizing on their starts, Harleen Deol (29) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (30) built a strong foundation for the middle order.
Jemimah Rodrigues chipped in with 37 runs at a steady pace, but it was Richa Ghosh who changed the tempo of the innings. Her attacking innings, laced with 5 boundaries and 3 sixes, lifted India towards a strong total, supported by late cameos from Deepti Sharma (24), Kashvee Gautam (17 off 11), and Sneh Rana (10).
Sri Lanka’s Bowling Response
Chamari Athapaththu led the Lankan bowling attack effectively, grabbing 3 wickets for 43 runs in her 10-over spell. Spinner Sugandika Kumari was equally impressive, picking up 3/44 and stifling India’s lower middle order.
Other contributors included Dewmi Vihanga (1/54) and Inoka Ranaweera (1/42), who managed to keep India from crossing the 300-run mark despite their aggressive intent in the final overs.
Key Fall of Wickets
51/1: Smriti Mandhana run out in the 10th over
59/2: Pratika Rawal lbw to Inoka Ranaweera
101/3: Harleen Deol caught in the deep
145/4: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur departs trying to accelerate
233/6: Richa Ghosh’s brilliant knock ends at a crucial juncture
Final total: 275/9 in 50 overs
What’s Next?
With a target of 276 ahead, Sri Lanka Women will need a strong start and a composed chase on a pitch that seems good for batting. Their top order will have to navigate India’s in-form bowling attack, especially with the likes of Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana waiting to exploit the conditions.
The outcome of this match will have major implications on the Tri-Nation standings, especially with both teams vying for a spot in the final against Bangladesh Women.
Match Details:
Match: ODI 4 of 7, Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Toss: Sri Lanka Women won the toss and chose to bowl
India Women: 275/9 (50 overs)
Top Scorer: Richa Ghosh – 58 (48 balls)
Best Bowler (SL-W): Chamari Athapaththu – 3/43 (10 overs)
