The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women rivalry continued to tilt heavily in favour of the hosts as India made a commanding start in the 4th T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday. With the five-match series already secured 3-0, Harmanpreet Kaur’s India showed no signs of complacency, once again asserting their dominance with a blistering opening stand.
Asked to bat first after losing the toss for the first time in the series, India wasted no time in taking control, thanks to an aggressive powerplay display from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Toss Update and Team News
Because of the potential for dew later in the evening, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu chose to bowl first after winning the toss. Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of India, affirmed that her team felt at ease batting first, particularly because the series was already won.
For the fourth game of the India Women’s T20I series against Sri Lanka, India made two adjustments:
Due to a fever, Jemimah Rodrigues was unable to attend.
Kranti Gaud took a nap.
Harleen Deol and Arundhati Reddy took their places, both making a comeback to the starting lineup with an opportunity to make an impression before the final game.
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Dominate Powerplay
The opening pair gave India exactly the start they wanted in the India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 4th T20I. Smriti Mandhana looked fluent and composed, while Shafali Verma continued her rich vein of form with fearless stroke play.
Boundaries flowed early as Sri Lanka’s bowlers struggled to settle into a rhythm. Even well-directed deliveries occasionally ran away to the fence, highlighting India’s confidence and momentum.
India brought up 50 runs within the powerplay, underlining their aggressive intent. By the end of four overs, India had raced to 40 without loss, firmly placing Sri Lanka on the back foot.
Sri Lanka Women Struggle to Contain Indian Openers
Sri Lanka rotated bowlers early in an attempt to break the opening partnership, but the strategy yielded little success. Kawya Kavindi and Kavisha Dilhari both conceded boundaries, while Malsha Shehani’s opening spell failed to apply sustained pressure.
Although there were brief periods of tight bowling, India’s batters consistently found gaps, mixing timing with power. The early overs once again exposed Sri Lanka’s inability to control matches during the powerplay phase in this India Women vs Sri Lanka Women series.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Playing XI
Women’s Playing XI for India
Shafali Verma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), and Shree Charani
Highlights of the Sri Lanka Women’s Squad
Among them are Inoka Ranaweera, Kavisha Dilhari, Malsha Shehani, Kawya Kavindi, Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), and Harshitha Samarawickrama.
Series Situation: India in Total Control
The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women T20I series has been one-sided so far. India’s bowlers, led by Renuka Singh Thakur and Deepti Sharma, have consistently restricted Sri Lanka to below-par totals, making run chases comfortable in the earlier games.
Sri Lanka, despite showing occasional flashes of promise, have struggled with middle-order stability and finishing ability. Captain Chamari Athapaththu has openly acknowledged the need for improvement in batting depth and power hitting.
Milestones and Key Talking Points
Smriti Mandhana began the match just 27 runs short of completing 10,000 international runs, a landmark achievement
India are testing squad depth with calculated rotations
Sri Lanka are desperate to avoid a clean sweep in the remaining matches
Greenfield Stadium Favors India Again
The conditions at Thiruvananthapuram have continued to suit India in the India Women vs Sri Lanka Women series. Whether batting or bowling first, India have adapted better to the surface and evening conditions, including dew.
Batting first in the fourth T20I allowed India to challenge themselves in a different scenario after three successful run chases.
Final Thoughts
The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 4th T20I once again showcased the gap in form and execution between the two sides. With Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma providing a blazing start, India reaffirmed their status as one of the strongest teams in women’s T20 cricket.
Sri Lanka face a steep challenge to turn things around, while India look firmly on track for yet another dominant performance.