Match Overview
The Sri Lanka Women vs India Women’s National Cricket Team match scorecard from the 5th and final T20I of the Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025-26 series was played on December 30, 2025 at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Sri Lanka Women won the toss and elected to field first on a pitch that offered something for both batters and bowlers. India Women posted a competitive total of 175/7 in their 20 overs, powered by a brilliant captain’s knock from Harmanpreet Kaur. In reply, Sri Lanka Women fought hard through Hasini Perera’s 65 and Imesha Dulani’s 50, but fell short at 160/7, losing the match by 15 runs.
Harmanpreet Kaur was named Player of the Match for her match-winning innings of 68 runs off 43 balls, while Shafali Verma was awarded Player of the Series after accumulating 241 runs across the five-match series. With this victory, India Women completed a dominant 5-0 whitewash of the series.
India Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | c Dulani b Meepage | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Gunalan Kamalini | lbw b Dilhari | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Harleen Deol | b Sewwandi | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | b Dilhari | 68 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 158.13 |
| Richa Ghosh † | c Nuthyangana b Athapaththu | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Deepti Sharma | c Meepage b Athapaththu | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Amanjot Kaur | c Dilhari b Sewwandi | 21 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 116.66 |
| Arundhati Reddy | not out | 27 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 245.45 |
| Sneh Rana | not out | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Extras | (nb 1, w 8) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 175/7 | 20 overs |
Did not bat: Shree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma
Sri Lanka Women Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malki Madara | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 |
| Nimasha Meepage | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5.50 |
| Inoka Ranaweera | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 |
| Rashmika Sewwandi | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7.00 |
Sri Lanka Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasini Perera | b Shree Charani | 65 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 154.76 |
| Chamari Athapaththu (c) | c Sharma b Reddy | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Imesha Dulani | c Shafali Verma b Amanjot Kaur | 50 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 128.20 |
| Nilakshika Silva | lbw b Deepti Sharma | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | b Vaishnavi Sharma | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | c Deol b Rana | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 88.88 |
| Kaushini Nuthyangana † | run out (Harmanpreet Kaur/Rana) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Rashmika Sewwandi | not out | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 175.00 |
| Malki Madara | not out | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (b 4, w 3) | 7 | ||||
| Total | 160/7 | 20 overs |
Did not bat: Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage
India Women Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Sneh Rana | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Vaishnavi Sharma | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Shree Charani | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Amanjot Kaur | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 |
Key Highlights & Match Analysis
Top Batting Performances
Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with a magnificent innings of 68 runs off just 43 balls, including 9 boundaries and 1 six. Her strike rate of 158.13 was the backbone of India’s innings, especially after early wickets put the team under pressure at 41/3. Her 61-run partnership with Amanjot Kaur (21) revived the innings and took India past the 150-mark. Late fireworks from Arundhati Reddy (27 off 11 balls at a staggering SR of 245.45) pushed the total to a defendable 175.
For Sri Lanka, Hasini Perera was outstanding with 65 runs off 42 balls (8 fours, 1 six), while Imesha Dulani contributed a valuable 50 off 39 balls. Their 79-run second-wicket stand gave Sri Lanka genuine hope of chasing down the target.
Top Bowling Performances
India’s bowling attack was a team effort, with all six bowlers picking up a wicket each. Deepti Sharma made history during this match by becoming the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I cricket, adding another wicket to her tally. Shree Charani delivered the crucial breakthrough in the death overs, dismissing the dangerous Perera with a perfect yorker.
For Sri Lanka, Kavisha Dilhari was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/11 in 2 overs (Economy 5.50), while Rashmika Sewwandi and Chamari Athapaththu took 2 wickets each.
Turning Point of the Match
The turning point came in the 16th over when Shree Charani dismissed the in-form Hasini Perera. At that stage, Sri Lanka needed 44 runs from 20 balls with 4 wickets in hand. Perera’s dismissal triggered a collapse of 3 wickets for 8 runs, effectively ending Sri Lanka’s chances of victory.
Records & Milestones
- Deepti Sharma became the all-time leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I history during this match.
- Harmanpreet Kaur continued her excellent form with the bat in T20Is.
- India completed a 5-0 series whitewash, their first such clean sweep against Sri Lanka in a T20I series at home.
- Gunalan Kamalini made her WT20I debut in this match.
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Format | Matches | India Women Wins | Sri Lanka Women Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 27 | 23 | 4 | 0 |
India Women have dominated the head-to-head record in T20Is, winning 23 out of 27 encounters against Sri Lanka Women.
FAQ Section
Q: Who won the Sri Lanka Women vs India Women’s National Cricket Team match? A: India Women won the 5th T20I against Sri Lanka Women by 15 runs at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on December 30, 2025.
Q: Who was the Player of the Match? A: Harmanpreet Kaur was named Player of the Match for her brilliant innings of 68 runs off 43 balls, which anchored India’s total of 175/7.
Q: What was the final match result? A: India Women scored 175/7 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka Women replied with 160/7 in their 20 overs, falling short by 15 runs. India completed a 5-0 series whitewash.
Q: When and where was the match played? A: The match was played on December 30, 2025 (night match) at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
Q: What is the current series score? A: India Women won the 5-match T20I series 5-0, completing a dominant whitewash of Sri Lanka Women. Shafali Verma was named Player of the Series with 241 runs.
Q: Who was the top scorer in the match? A: Harmanpreet Kaur (India) scored 68 runs, while Hasini Perera (Sri Lanka) top-scored for her team with 65 runs.
Q: Did any records get broken in this match? A: Yes, Deepti Sharma became the all-time leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I cricket during this match, adding to her legendary status in the format.
Conclusion
The Sri Lanka Women vs India Women’s National Cricket Team match scorecard from the 5th T20I showcased India’s complete dominance over their neighbors. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur’s captain’s knock and a collective bowling effort where everyone chipped in with a wicket, India sealed a memorable 5-0 series victory. Sri Lanka can take pride in the fighting knocks from Perera and Dulani, but it was ultimately not enough to prevent the whitewash.
India Women will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming fixtures, including the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, where they are scheduled to face South Africa Women next. Sri Lanka Women will need to regroup and address their middle-order fragility before their next assignment against West Indies Women.
