“India started the series on a strong note and showed great momentum for the upcoming matches.”
India’s women’s cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first T20 International of the series at Visakhapatnam. The win gave India a 1–0 lead in the five-match series and set a positive tone for the upcoming games.
Sri Lanka batted first and scored 121 for 6 in 20 overs, with Vishmi Gunaratne top-scoring. India’s bowlers maintained tight lines and kept the opposition under control, preventing them from posting a challenging total.
In response, India chased down the target in 14.4 overs, winning comfortably with 32 balls to spare. Jemimah Rodrigues starred with an unbeaten 69 runs, while Smriti Mandhana added 25 runs at the top of the order. The team displayed excellent coordination and composure throughout the chase.
The dominant performance highlighted India’s all-round strength in batting, bowling, and fielding. It gave the team confidence as they aim to continue their winning momentum in the series.