The Indian Women's Cricket Team defeated Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth and final match of the India vs. Sri Lanka Women's T20 series, delivering a b performance. With this exciting match played in Thiruvananthapuram, Team India won the series 5-0, achieving a historic clean sweep against Sri Lanka in T20 cricket.
Sports News: The Indian Women's team concluded the T20 series with a resounding victory, defeating Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth and final match played in Thiruvananthapuram. This win marked a historic 5-0 clean sweep for India against Sri Lanka. Throughout the series, the Indian team demonstrated clear dominance, winning each match convincingly.
In the final match, India, batting first, scored 175 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. In response, the Sri Lankan team could only manage 160 runs within the allotted overs. This is the first time the Indian Women's team has achieved a clean sweep against Sri Lanka in T20 international cricket.
India Scores 175 Runs While Batting First
The Indian Women's team was given the opportunity to bat first in the fifth T20 match. However, the start wasn't as expected. Opening batter Shafali Verma didn't find her rhythm in this match and was dismissed for 5 runs off 6 balls. Debutant G Kamlini scored 12 runs off 12 balls, while Harleen Deol also returned to the pavilion after scoring 13 runs.
After losing three wickets early, the Indian innings faltered, but captain Harmanpreet Kaur once again took responsibility and steadied the team, turning the tide of the match.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's Commanding Innings
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur showcased excellent batting under pressure, completing her half-century in 35 balls. She forged a crucial 61-run partnership with Amanjot Kaur for the fourth wicket. Amanjot contributed 21 runs off 18 balls, including a four and a six. Harmanpreet Kaur scored 68 runs off 43 balls, hitting 9 fours and 1 six. Her aggressive innings put the Indian team in a b position.
In the final stages of the innings, Arundhati Reddy played a brilliant cameo, scoring an unbeaten 27 runs off just 11 balls. She hit four fours and a six, taking India's score to 175. India finished at 175 for 7 in 20 overs. Kavisha, Rashmika, and Chamari Athapaththu took two wickets each for Sri Lanka, while Nimasha secured one wicket.
Sri Lanka's Batting Performance Was Weak
The Sri Lankan Women's team, chasing a target of 176 runs, also had a poor start. Captain Chamari Athapaththu was dismissed for just 2 runs off 5 balls. After early setbacks, Hasini Perera and Imesha Dulani tried to stabilize the innings. The two shared a 79-run partnership for the second wicket, bringing some excitement to the match. Imesha Dulani completed her half-century in 38 balls and scored 50 runs off 39 balls with the help of 8 fours.
Sri Lanka's innings faltered when Amanjot Kaur dismissed Imesha Dulani on her very first ball, giving India a significant breakthrough. After that, wickets fell consistently, and Sri Lanka's run rate slowed down. Despite playing the full 20 overs, the Sri Lankan team could only manage 160 runs and lost the match by 15 runs.
