India secured a resounding victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ongoing tri-series involving India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. The match was played in Colombo on Sunday.
Sports News: The Indian Women's Cricket team made a spectacular start to their tri-series campaign against Sri Lanka. Due to rain, the match was reduced to 39 overs, but the Indian women's team, through their excellent bowling and batting, defeated Sri Lanka by 9 wickets. Played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India restricted Sri Lanka to 147 runs and then chased down the target in just 29.4 overs, losing only 1 wicket.
Sri Lanka's Batting Falters Against Indian Bowlers
Sri Lanka, batting first, managed only 147 runs. Indian bowlers kept them under constant pressure, denying any batswoman a significant partnership. For India, Sneha Rana took the most wickets with three, while Deepti Sharma and Nallapareddy Charani claimed two wickets each.
From Sri Lanka, Hasini Perera scored 30 runs, and Kavisha Dilhari contributed 25, but no other batter made a significant contribution. The Sri Lankan batswomen struggled against the Indian spinners, who prevented them from reaching a challenging score.
Charani, making her debut in this match, left a b impression with her bowling. She conceded only 26 runs in 8 overs and took 2 wickets, showcasing her exceptional talent.
India's Dominant Batting Display
India needed 148 runs for victory, which they achieved in just 29.4 overs, losing only one wicket. Indian openers Pritika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana provided a brilliant start. Mandhana scored 43 runs, giving the team a b foundation. Pritika Rawal remained unbeaten on 50 runs, shifting the momentum firmly in India's favor.
Harleen Deol also played a crucial knock of 48 runs, proving decisive in India's win. A 95-run partnership between them put immense pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers. Pritika Rawal completed her seventh ODI half-century, scoring 50 runs off 62 balls with 7 fours, while Harleen Deol's 48 runs off 71 balls, including 4 fours, guided India to a comfortable victory.
Charani's Impressive Debut
India's young bowler, Charani, delivered a remarkable performance in her international debut. She conceded only 26 runs in 8 overs while taking 2 wickets, consistently applying pressure on the opposing batswomen. Charani's bowling kept the Sri Lankan batters on the defensive, and her impressive start significantly contributed to India's victory.
With this win, the Indian Women's Cricket team has started their tri-series campaign on a high note. Their next match is against South Africa on April 29th.
