Introduction: India Womens National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka Women Match Scorecard
The India Women’s National Cricket Team kicked off their Tri-Nation Series 2025 campaign in style with a dominant 9-wicket win over the Sri Lanka Women’s team. Although the opening match at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo was interrupted by rain, India made sure the result was never in doubt once play resumed. From sharp bowling to a calm and composed chase, India ticked all the boxes.
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Match Overview: A Statement Win
India made a strong statement in their first outing of the Tri-Nation Series. Chasing a target of 148 on a rain-affected day, they lost just one wicket and wrapped up the game in just 29.4 overs. It was a complete performance with both bat and ball, and the scoreboard reflected India’s control throughout the match.
Sri Lanka’s Inconsistent Batting Effort
Sri Lanka showed moments of promise but failed to build solid partnerships. Their top and middle orders never quite got going, leading to a total that felt well below par given the conditions.
Sri Lanka Batting Scorecard:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasini Perera | 30 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 65.22 | lbw b Sneh Rana |
| Chamari Athapaththu(c) | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 38.89 | c Richa Ghosh b Arundhati Reddy |
| Harshitha Madavi | 14 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 58.33 | run out (Rodrigues/Ghosh) |
| Hansima Karunaratne | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | c & b Sneh Rana |
| Kavisha Dilhari | 25 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 96.15 | c Reddy b Nallapureddy Charani |
| Nilakshi de Silva | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 76.92 | c & b Sneh Rana |
| Anushka Sanjeewani (wk) | 22 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 56.41 | st Richa Ghosh b Deepti Sharma |
| Piumi Badalge | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | c Rawal b Nallapureddy Charani |
| Achini Kulasuriya | 17 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 | c Rodrigues b Deepti Sharma |
| Malki Madara | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | run out (Harmanpreet/Richa Ghosh) |
| Inoka Ranaweera | 0* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | not out |
| Extras | 14 | (b 12, w 2) | ||||
| Total | 147 | 38.1 | All Out |
India’s Clinical Bowling Performance
India’s bowling attack was on point from the start. They bowled tight lines and never allowed Sri Lanka to settle. Sneh Rana stood out with three key wickets, but all the bowlers played their roles to perfection.
India Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashvee Gautam | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.50 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 8 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.20 |
| Deepti Sharma | 5.1 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.30 |
| Sneh Rana | 8 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.90 |
| Nallapureddy Charani | 8 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3.20 |
| Pratika Rawal | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Powerplay Summary
- Sri Lanka Powerplay (0.1 – 8 overs): 23 runs
- India Powerplay (0.1 – 8 overs): 39 runs
India clearly got more out of the fielding restrictions, with bat and ball.
Confident Run Chase by India
India’s batting was calm and composed. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal laid the foundation, while Harleen Deol finished it off without fuss. It was a no-nonsense chase that reflected the team’s maturity.
India Batting Scorecard:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal* | 50 | 62 | 7 | 0 | 80.65 | not out |
| Smriti Mandhana | 43 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 93.48 | c & b Inoka Ranaweera |
| Harleen Deol* | 48 | 71 | 4 | 0 | 67.61 | not out |
| Extras | 8 | (w 7, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 149 | 29.4 | 1 wicket |
Did Not Bat: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Nallapureddy Charani
Sri Lanka’s Bowling Lacked Bite
The Sri Lankan bowlers couldn’t build any pressure. India’s batters rotated strike easily and found boundaries when needed. Inoka Ranaweera was the only one to pick up a wicket.
Sri Lanka Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malki Madara | 6 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5.20 |
| Achini Kulasuriya | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | 6 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| Inoka Ranaweera | 7.4 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4.20 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 4 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.50 |
| Piumi Badalge | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.70 |
Fall of Wickets – Sri Lanka’s Struggles
Sri Lanka lost wickets at regular intervals, failing to build meaningful partnerships. Here’s when the damage was done:
| Wicket | Score | Batter | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 23 | Chamari Athapaththu | 7.2 |
| 2nd | 54 | Hasini Perera | 13.4 |
| 3rd | 67 | Harshitha Madavi | 16.0 |
| 4th | 69 | Hansima Karunaratne | 17.2 |
| 5th | 93 | Nilakshi de Silva | 21.4 |
| 6th | 106 | Kavisha Dilhari | 25.2 |
| 7th | 112 | Piumi Badalge | 27.3 |
| 8th | 144 | Anushka Sanjeewani | 36.5 |
| 9th | 147 | Malki Madara | 37.2 |
| 10th | 147 | Achini Kulasuriya | 38.1 |
Team Line-ups and Squad Depth
India Women’s XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Nallapureddy Charani
Sri Lanka Women’s XI:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Madavi, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Hansima Karunaratne, Piumi Badalge, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoka Ranaweera, Malki Madara
India’s squad depth was clear. Even with rain trimming overs, they executed plans efficiently. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, must rethink their strategy and find more consistency.
What This Win Means for the Series
With this convincing victory, India not only bagged important points but also gained early momentum in the Tri-Nation Series. They’ll go into the next matches with confidence, while Sri Lanka must regroup quickly to stay in contention.
Final Thoughts
This match was a clear showcase of India’s dominance. They bowled with discipline, fielded smartly, and chased with zero panic. The team looks settled and hungry for more success. For Sri Lanka, it’s back to the drawing board. If they want to bounce back in this series, both their batting partnerships and bowling approach need an overhaul.
