Ind vs SL Women 5th T20: The Indian women’s cricket team delivered yet another dominant performance as they defeated Sri Lanka Women by 15 runs in the fifth and final T20 International, completing a comprehensive 5-0 clean sweep in the series. The Ind vs SL Women 5th T20, played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, underlined India’s growing strength in the shortest format and marked the third time the team has won a women’s T20 series by a 5-0 margin.
Previously, India Women had achieved similar whitewash victories against the West Indies and Bangladesh. This latest result further cements their status as one of the most consistent and formidable teams in women’s international cricket.
Ind vs SL Women 5th T20: Match Summary
Sri Lanka Women won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to apply early pressure on the Indian batting line-up. India, however, responded with a composed and calculated batting effort, posting a competitive total despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
Match Details at a Glance
| Match | Ind vs SL Women 5th T20 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Toss | Sri Lanka Women won, chose to bowl |
| India Women Score | 175/7 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka Women Score | 160/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | India Women won by 15 runs |
| Series Result | India Women won 5-0 |
Harmanpreet Kaur Leads from the Front
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a captain’s knock, anchoring the innings with a well-crafted half-century. She scored 68 runs off 43 balls, striking nine boundaries and one six, showcasing both power and control.
Her innings proved crucial in giving India a strong platform, especially as wickets fell at the other end. Harmanpreet paced her innings smartly, accelerating during the middle and death overs to push India beyond the 170-run mark.
She received valuable support from:
- Arundhati Reddy, who chipped in with 27 runs
- Amanjot Kaur, who added a quick 21 runs
For Sri Lanka, the bowling effort was shared, with Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, and Rashmika Sewandi picking up two wickets each.
Sri Lanka’s Chase Falters After Strong Start
Sri Lanka’s run chase suffered an early blow when skipper Chamari Athapaththu was dismissed in just the second over. Despite the setback, the visitors staged a brief recovery through a solid partnership between Hasini Perera and Imesha Dulani.
The duo added 79 runs, keeping Sri Lanka in contention. Dulani scored a fluent 50, while Hasini Perera top-scored for her side with a determined 65 runs. However, once Dulani was dismissed, Sri Lanka lost momentum and struggled to keep up with the required run rate.
India’s bowlers maintained discipline and applied pressure in the final overs, ensuring Sri Lanka fell short by 15 runs.
India Women Bowling Figures (Key Wickets)
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Shree Charani | 1 |
| Sneh Rana | 1 |
| Vaishnavi Sharma | 1 |
| Deepti Sharma | 1 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 1 |
| Amanjot Kaur | 1 |
| Run Out | 1 |
Series Recap: India’s Complete Dominance
The five-match T20 series showcased India’s superiority across all departments. The first two matches were held in Visakhapatnam, while the remaining three, including the Ind vs SL Women 5th T20, took place in Thiruvananthapuram.
Match-wise Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st T20 | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20 | India won by 7 wickets |
| 3rd T20 | India won by 8 wickets |
| 4th T20 | India won by 30 runs |
| 5th T20 | India won by 15 runs |
Shafali Verma Shines as Series’ Top Scorer
Young opener Shafali Verma emerged as the leading run-scorer of the series. Across five matches, she amassed 241 runs at an impressive average of 80.33, including 36 fours and 5 sixes. Her aggressive starts gave India early momentum throughout the series.
For Sri Lanka, Hasini Perera topped the batting charts, scoring 165 runs at an average of 33, showing resilience despite her team’s struggles.
Top Performers – Batting
| Player | Team | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | India | 241 | 80.33 |
| Hasini Perera | Sri Lanka | 165 | 33.00 |
Bowlers Make a Strong Impact
India’s bowling unit was equally impressive, with Deepti Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma, and Shree Charani finishing as joint top wicket-takers for the hosts, each claiming five wickets in the series.
For Sri Lanka, Kavisha Dilhari stood out as their leading wicket-taker, also picking up five wickets.
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Playing XI: Ind vs SL Women 5th T20
India Women (IND)
Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Shafali Verma, G Kamalini, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani
Sri Lanka Women (SL)
Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kushini Nuthyangana, Rashmika Sewandi, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranweera, Nimasha Meepage
Conclusion
The Ind vs SL Women 5th T20 was a fitting end to a one-sided series, highlighting India Women’s depth, leadership, and consistency. With a 5-0 clean sweep, India have sent a strong message ahead of upcoming international assignments, while Sri Lanka will look to regroup and rebuild. This series not only showcased established stars but also underlined India’s bright future in women’s cricket.
