India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Highlights: A commanding performance from the bowlers and a brilliant fifty from Harmanpreet Kaur was enough as India complete the 5-0 sweep over Sri Lanka to head into the new year with a big win.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the 5th Women's T20I between India vs Sri Lanka in Trivandrum.
5-0! India cap off a brilliant 2025 for women's cricket with a thumping clean sweep against Sri Lanka. The visitors seemed to be in the chase and were 100 for two at one point. Hasini and Imesha provided some fight with fifties but then the visitors just crumbled in the end. India will be happy to start the T20 World Cup preps on a high and with some impressive performances. Now they head off to join their respective WPL sides for a month as the competition gets underway on January 9. Till then, let the celebrations continue in Trivandrum.
And that should be the game here as back to back wickets have sealed the game for India. First was run out that saw Kaushani get dismissed and then while looking for a big shot, Harshitha falls. It has been how things have gone for Sri Lanka in this series as they continue to crumble under the pressure of a chase.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (151/7 in 19 ov). Rashmika(7*), Malki (3*).
The chat with Harmanpreet works as Sree Charani nails the perfect yorker. Hasini's valiant knock is over and India are edging closer to the win.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (132/5 in 17 ov). Harshitha (5*), Kaushani (0*).
The fielding has been far better as Sri Lanka aren't getting any of the big shots away in this contest at the moment. Just when we say that Hasini is given a full toss by Sree Charani and it raises away to the boundary. That's followed by a six and Harmanpreet Kaur needs to have a word with her bowler now.
Vaishnavi joins in on the party with her pace bamboozling Kavisha, who is too early into her shot and sees the ball hit the stumps. India are well in control and Hasini will be the wicket they will chase to ensure that the win is sealed.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (112/4 in 15 ov). Harshitha (1*), Hasini (49*).
Deepti Sharma strikes and she becomes the player with most wickets in Women's T20Is. Nilakshika tries to shuffle across the stumps and gets hit straight in front of the stumps. She goes for the review and it is in favour of India. Hasini remains the key player for the visitors as India are slowly claiming control of the contest once again.
Just as we predicted, Amanjot comes on and gets the big wicket fo Imesha Dulani. This is exactly what the visitors wanted to avoid and now they will have to rebuild yet again. The signs are good as there is dew on offer and she uses the pace from Amanjot for a much-needed boundary.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (94/2 in 12 ov). Nilakshika (1*), Imesha (39*).
A couple of boundaries and singles help Imesha to get to her first T20I fifty off 38 balls. She has come in and delivered from the No.3 spot with great support from Hasini at the other end. India need a wicket and it will be interesting to see if Harmanpreet will turn to Amanjot Kaur at the moment.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (86/1 in11 ov). Hasini (32*), Imesha (50*).
Imesha comes down the track and gets hit on the pads. Vaishnavi convinces her captain to go for the DRS and it shows that the impact is umpire's call. That is what saved the Sri Lankan batter here as Vaishnavi bowls a fine over, conceding just four runs.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (69/1 in 9 ov). Hasini (26*), Imesha (39*).
A poor delivery at the end sees Vaishnavi concede a boundary to end a tidy over. India are looking for a spark and need a way to end this partnership, which gets to 50 in just 33 balls. Should Harmanpreet throw the ball to Shafali for a wicket. She did that in the ODI World Cup and it delivered a fine moment. Not a bad option.
For now, Sneh Rana is keeping a tight line and not allowing any width at the moment. And just as we say it, a boundary comes in.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (65/1 in 8 ov). Hasini (25*), Imesha (36*).
Hasini and Imesha are taking on the Indian bowlers, getting two boundaries each in the last two overs. They start the Sneh Rana over with a boundary and there is a loud appeal off the second ball as it strikes Imesha on the pads. They need to keep the foot on the pedal in order to chase this target down and get a win
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (35/1 in 4.4 ov). Hasini (10*), Imesha (20*).
A stunner from Deepti Sharma. The wide line at Chamari Athapaththu has worked as the Sri Lankan skipper falls into the trap and sends it straight to Deepti, who takes a brilliant catch. India have been sensational with their line and length and have gained the early control in this game.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (7/1 in 1.5 ov). Hasini (2*), Imesha (0*).
Deepti Sharma opens the bowling and right away, hits the pads of Hasini Perera. The dew seems to be less today as compared to the last game and the ball is keeping a bit low than usual. A stump to stump line being followed by Deepti here as she isn't giving any freebies at the moment.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: Sri Lanka (3/0 in 1 ov). Hasini (2*), Chamari (1*).
After Harmanpreet Kaur’s departure, Arundhati Reddy provided a spectacular late flourish, blasting 27 off just 11 balls to give India the finishing boost they needed.
She targeted Malki Madara in the final over, sending her down for 20 runs, including three fours and a towering six.
Despite the heavy finish, Sri Lanka won’t feel entirely out of the contest. The pitch remains very batting-friendly, giving them a real opportunity to chase down the total and avoid a series whitewash.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (175/7 in 20 ovs). Sneh Rana (8*), Arundhati Reddy (27*).
Harmanpreet Kaur’s entertaining innings comes to an end at 68 off 43 balls, laced with nine fours and a six. Kavisha Dilhari claims the key wicket, but not before the Indian captain had showcased her wide repertoire of strokes.
She departs in a twist of fortune—attempting to rock back and pull, she completely misses the ball, which sneaks through her legs and crashes into the middle stump.
Had it not hit the stumps, it could easily have been an LBW. A superb knock ends, and Sri Lanka begin to claw back into the game.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (143/7 in 18 ovs). Sneh Rana (1*), Arundhati Reddy (3*).
Rashmika Sewwandi has finally broken the 61-run partnership, claiming the wicket of Amanjot Kaur, who made a lively 21 off 18 balls.
Amanjot had just smashed a huge six on a good-length delivery right at the stumps, sending it soaring over long-on for maximum. But on the very next ball, her innings comes to an end.
Sewwandi delivers another good-length ball in the same slot, and Amanjot goes for the big shot again, aiming over long-on but fails to get proper contact. The ball goes straight to the deep fielder—what a fine, entertaining innings from Amanjot comes to a close.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (139/6 in 17 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (67*), Arundhati Reddy (1*).
Harmanpreet Kaur has really stepped on the gas, taking the attack straight to Sri Lanka's leading T20I wicket-taker, Inoka Ranaweera.
Ranaweera starts with a front-foot no-ball and Harmanpreet sends it flying over wide mid-wicket for four. She comes down the track, gets right to the pitch of the ball, and whips it away—couple of bounces and it races to the ropes. Back-to-back boundaries for the Indian captain!
She follows it up with a lofted drive, slightly mistimed, but her immense power carries the ball over long-on for six. Even though she gets beaten in the flight, she still goes through with the shot, sending it sailing over the ropes. What a display of strength, timing, and sheer dominance from Harmanpreet!
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (124/5 in 16 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (62*), Amanjot Kaur (14*).
Harmanpreet Kaur has brought up a brilliant fifty off just 35 balls—a spectacular knock from the Indian captain. India also cross the 100-run mark in the 15th over, setting a solid platform for the death overs.
Now it’s all on Harmanpreet to accelerate, and she does so with authority, dispatching back-to-back fours off Chamari Athapaththu, who unfortunately spills another catch.
Amanjot Kaur has also settled in well, moving into double figures as the pair look to capitalize in the final overs.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (109/5 in 15 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (50*), Amanjot Kaur (12*).
Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Kaur shares a heartfelt message for G Kamalini, the India U19 captain, who looks thrilled receiving her debut cap.
A truly proud moment for the teenager, even if she would have hoped to contribute a bigger score on her international debut.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur have chosen to steady things after the fall of Deepti Sharma, opting for a measured approach in the middle.
Sri Lanka have managed to keep things tight, with the last two overs from Malki Madara and Inoka Ranaweera yielding just seven runs.
That said, with Harmanpreet well set and Amanjot settling in, it may not be long before the pair look to shift gears and start finding the boundaries.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (86/5 in 13 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (34*), Amanjot Kaur (5*).
And India slip further as they lose half their side. Chamari Athapaththu continues her impressive spell, this time removing Deepti Sharma.
Athapaththu floats it up, slower and spinning away from outside off. Deepti goes for the sweep from well outside her hitting arc, gets no control on the shot, and the ball takes a top edge.
It’s a simple catch at short fine leg for Madushani as Sri Lanka keep chipping away at the wickets.
Amanjot Kaur now walks out to join Harmanpreet Kaur, who by a fair distance has been India’s standout batter so far.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (78/5 in 11 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (30*), Amanjot Kaur (1*).
At the halfway stage, Sri Lanka have their nose just in front after picking up four key wickets. They’ve managed to apply pressure and keep India from running away with the innings.
However, India still have a major trump card in Harmanpreet Kaur. The skipper is well set and capable of shifting gears at any moment. If Sri Lanka can remove her early in the second half, they’ll feel firmly in control of proceedings.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (74/4 in 10 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (28*), Deepti Sharma (6*).
Chamari Athapaththu delivers a timely breakthrough for Sri Lanka, removing Richa Ghosh for just five runs. The Sri Lanka captain drops it short and angles it across the right-hander, tempting Richa into the cut.
She gets a thick outside edge, and Kaushani Nuthyangana does well to stay with the ball before completing a sharp catch.
India are suddenly under a bit of pressure with another wicket down. Deepti Sharma now walks out to the middle, joining captain Harmanpreet Kaur as the pair look to steady the innings and rebuild.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (67/4 in 9 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (26*), Deepti Sharma (2*).
Harmanpreet Kaur continued to assert her dominance in the middle, showing no signs of easing off.
The Indian captain took on Inoka Ranaweera with confidence and precision, finding the boundary three times in the eighth over.
Her clean striking and smart placement underlined just how comfortable she looked at the crease.
The over proved to be a costly one for Sri Lanka, yielding 14 runs and swinging the momentum firmly India’s way.
With Harmanpreet leading from the front, India strengthened their grip on the innings and kept the pressure on the visitors.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (62/3 in 8 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (24*), Richa Ghosh (4*).
And Sri Lanka strike again—Rashmika Sewwandi picks up a crucial wicket as Harleen Deol departs just when she was starting to look dangerous. Harleen goes for 13 off 11 deliveries, including a couple of boundaries.
It’s a rather soft dismissal in the end. Sewwandi rolls her fingers over a slower one, full and straight, and it tempts Harleen into an ambitious on-drive. She plays too early, misses completely, and the ball sneaks through to rattle the leg stump.
After the earlier let-off, this one won’t hurt Sri Lanka too much, and Chamari Athapaththu will be breathing a sigh of relief.
Richa Ghosh walks in now at No. 5 for India.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (44/3 in 6 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (10*), Richa Ghosh (0*).
Harleen Deol can breathe easy—she’s been put down on 11, and Chamari Athapaththu will be disappointed with that miss. Inoka Ranaweera looks absolutely gutted.
Harleen charged down the pitch and thumped the drive straight back at mid-off. It was hit hard and flat, arriving at a comfortable height, but the Sri Lanka skipper can’t hold on—the ball bursts through her hands. A big let-off for India, and a moment Sri Lanka might rue
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (40/2 in 6 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (9*), Harleen Deol (13*).
And Sri Lanka get the breakthrough—they’ve ended the promising stand. Kavisha Dilhari strikes, and G Kamalini’s debut knock comes to an end. She departs for a run-a-ball 12, and India also lose a review in the process.
There’s a loud appeal for LBW and the finger goes up straight away. Kamalini has a quick word with her partner before opting for the review, though she doesn’t look entirely convinced. She shapes up for the sweep to a full delivery, misses it completely, and the ball thuds into the back thigh after brushing the front pad.
No bat involved—UltraEdge confirms that. We move to ball-tracking… and it’s three reds! Crashing into middle and leg. Decision upheld, and Sri Lanka have something to celebrate once again.
Harmanpreet Kaur is the new batter and she's started with a four through the point region.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (34/2 in 5 ovs). Harmanpreet Kaur (6*), Harleen Deol (11*).
Harleen Deol and G Kamalini are beginning to up the tempo, settling in nicely at the crease. The fourth over proves productive as they pick up 10 runs off Nimasha Madushani.
Harleen sets the tone right away—Madushani floats it up on middle, Harleen gets down on one knee and isn’t afraid to go aerial with the sweep, placing it neatly behind square on the leg side. It trickles away to the boundary.
Kamalini keeps the pressure on with positive intent. Madushani again offers flight, but it’s a touch too full, and Kamalini swipes it confidently in front of square on the on side, beating the diving effort at deep mid-wicket. India building momentum steadily
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (27/1 in 4 ovs). G Kamalini (12*), Harleen Deol (10*).
"And the debutant plays with real assurance! G Kamalini steps out to Malki Madara and confidently sends it straight back past the bowler for a boundary. That’s fearless intent from the teenager.
She dances down the pitch, transfers her weight beautifully, and muscles the ball to the right of mid-on. It skids away after a couple of bounces and disappears beyond the ropes—an emphatic statement from Kamalini on debut.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (16/1 in 3 ovs). G Kamalini (6*), Harleen Deol (5*).
Big breakthrough for Sri Lanka, and it’s a massive one! Nimesha Madushani strikes, removing Shafali Verma—the leading run-scorer of the series.
Madushani floats it up from over the wicket, Shafali charges down the track but doesn’t quite get to the pitch. She goes through with the lofted drive, mistimes it badly and sends it straight down long-on’s throat.
Imesha Dulani initially seems to misjudge the flight, but does brilliantly to recover—sliding forward and completing a tumbling catch.
Shafali departs, and Sri Lanka have something to cheer about. Harleen Deol walks in as the new batter.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (7/1 in 2 ovs). G Kamalini (1*), Harleen Deol (1*).
And Shafali Verma gets India off the mark in style—first boundary of the innings! Malki Madara was largely on target, but that one delivery drifted onto the pads.
Overpitched and inviting, Shafali leans into the shot and flicks it uppishly through square leg. It races away to the ropes in no time.
At the other end, G Kamalini gets a look at her first ball in international cricket, defending it safely without scoring. India up and running early in this final T20I.
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India (5/0 in 1 ovs). G Kamalini (0*), Shafali Verma (5*).
And out walk the openers—Shafali Verma making her way to the middle, and alongside her, the debutant G Kamalini.
A brand-new opening pair for India, and all eyes are on the teenager as she takes her first steps in international cricket.
Sri Lanka are ready to begin, and it’s Malki Madara with the new ball in hand. She’ll be keen to strike early and put the visitors back in the contest. We’re set for action—let’s get this final T20I underway!
Sri Lanka, on their part, have also made changes, bringing back Inoka Ranaweera and Malki Madara in place of Malsha Shehani and Kawya Kavindi.
The visitors will be hoping these tweaks can help them turn things around and salvage some pride in this final T20I.
Sri Lanka playing XI
Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Nimasha Madushani, Inoka Ranaweera, Malki Madara
Apart from handing Kamalini her debut cap in place of Mandhana, India have made another change—off-spinner Sneh Rana returns to the side after resting pacer Renuka Singh.
So, a debutant, a comeback, and a slightly rested star fast bowler—Harmanpreet Kaur has made some intriguing tweaks for this final T20I.
India playing XI
Shafali Verma, G Kamalini, Richa Ghosh(w), Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani
And here it is, folks! G Kamalini’s wait is over—her luck has finally turned.
The 17-year-old left-handed batter has received her India cap straight from captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
She comes into the side as a replacement for Smriti Mandhana, who’s carrying a slight niggle from the previous game.
What a special moment for this teenager—what a way to cap off 2025!
In the opening T20I, Vaishnavi Sharma made her international debut, but her U19 teammate G Kamalini is still waiting for her chance to don the national jersey.
She did get a taste of the big stage in the fourth T20I, coming on as a substitute fielder for Smriti Mandhana and pulling off a brilliant juggling catch at the boundary.
After a sensational year—winning the U19 World Cup, becoming the youngest WPL debutant, and earning her maiden India call-up—Kamalini would be dreaming of a perfect finish to 2025 if she finally gets to wear the Indian cap.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have struggled to find any real momentum in this series. They did manage to post their highest T20I total in the fourth match, but even that wasn’t enough to stop the Indian juggernaut.
Their bowlers have been under constant pressure, unable to contain India’s batters, who have dominated proceedings from start to finish.
It’s been a tough series for the visitors, and they’ll be looking to salvage some pride in this final encounter.
Here we are, folks, at India Women’s final T20I of 2025! The series is already in India’s pocket, with a commanding 4-0 lead over Sri Lanka.
But the players aren’t just here to coast—they’re aiming for a perfect finish. A 5-0 whitewash would be a huge confidence booster, setting the tone perfectly for 2026.
After a year that saw them lift the ODI World Cup, this final match offers Harmanpreet Kaur and her team the chance to cap off an extraordinary season with an unblemished record.
The stage is set, the momentum is theirs—let’s see if India can seal the series in style!