The rivalry between the India Women’s National Cricket Team and the Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team has steadily grown into an exciting contest in women’s cricket, defined by skill, determination, and rising talent, as India brings depth, experience, and consistency while Sri Lanka showcases resilience, emerging stars, and improving performances, and over the years this matchup has produced competitive games where individual brilliance and teamwork shape the outcome, making player performances crucial in building this evolving cricketing story.
Latest Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
India Women Score
Sri Lanka Women Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
Bilateral T20I
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
30 Dec 2025
SL-W won, elected to field
175/7 (20 overs)
160/7 (20 overs)
India Women won by 15 runs
Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025
Harmanpreet Kaur (IND)
Bilateral T20I
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
28 Dec 2025
SL-W won, elected to field
221/2 (20 overs)
191/6 (20 overs)
India Women won by 30 runs
Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025
Smriti Mandhana (IND)
Bilateral T20I
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
26 Dec 2025
IND-W won, elected to field
115/2 (13.2 overs)
112/7 (20 overs)
India Women won by 8 wkts
Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025
Renuka Singh (IND)
Bilateral T20I
ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
23 Dec 2025
IND-W won, elected to field
129/3 (11.5 overs)
128/9 (20 overs)
India Women won by 7 wkts
Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025
Shafali Verma (IND)
Bilateral T20I
ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
21 Dec 2025
IND-W won, elected to field
122/2 (14.4 overs)
121/6 (20 overs)
India Women won by 8 wkts
Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025
Jemimah Rodrigues (IND)
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 (Group A)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
09 Oct 2024
IND-W won, elected to bat
172/3 (20 overs)
90 (19.5 overs)
India Women won by 82 runs
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Harmanpreet Kaur (IND)
Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup 2024 (Final)
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
28 Jul 2024
IND-W won, elected to bat
165/6 (20 overs)
167/2 (18.4 overs)
Sri Lanka Women won by 8 wkts
Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup 2024
Harshitha Samarawickrama (SL)
Current Squad Comparison
Role
India Women
Sri Lanka Women
Captain
Harmanpreet Kaur
Chamari Athapaththu
Vice-Captain
Smriti Mandhana
Harshitha Samarawickrama
Key Batters
Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol
Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshika De Silva
Key All-Rounders
Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur (recent), Sneh Rana
Kavisha Dilhari, Chamari Athapaththu
Wicket-Keepers
Richa Ghosh, G Kamalini
Anushka Sanjeewani / Kaushini Nuthyangana
Key Pacers
Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud
Malki Madara, Rashmika Sewwandi
Key Spinners
Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Deepti Sharma
Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani
Emerging Talents
Anushka Sharma (recent call-up), Shreyanka Patil
Kawya Kavindi, Nimesha Madushani
Top Players Comparison
Player
Team
Role
Recent Series Runs
Recent Series Wickets
Key Strength
Career Impact vs Opponent
Shafali Verma
IND-W
Batter
241
0
Aggressive opener
Explosive starts
Smriti Mandhana
IND-W
Batter
High (record stands)
0
Elegant stroke-play
Consistent big scorer
Harmanpreet Kaur
IND-W
Batter/All-Rounder
130+
–
Finishing & leadership
Match-winner
Deepti Sharma
IND-W
All-Rounder
–
5
Economical spin + batting
Control in middle overs
Chamari Athapaththu
SL-W
All-Rounder
Solid
Few
Power-hitting & off-spin
SL’s main threat
Hasini Perera
SL-W
Batter
165
–
Steady top-order
Highest SL scorer
Kavisha Dilhari
SL-W
All-Rounder
–
5
Spin & lower-order batting
Versatile performer
Harshitha Samarawickrama
SL-W
Batter
–
–
Anchor role
Reliable in chases
Playing XI Comparison
Position
India Women Playing XI
Sri Lanka Women Playing XI
1
Shafali Verma
Vishmi Gunaratne / Hasini Perera
2
Smriti Mandhana (VC)
Hasini Perera / Chamari Athapaththu
3
Jemimah Rodrigues
Harshitha Samarawickrama
4
Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
Nilakshika De Silva
5
Richa Ghosh (WK)
Kavisha Dilhari
6
Deepti Sharma
Imesha Dulani / Harshitha Samarawickrama
7
Sneh Rana / Amanjot Kaur
Chamari Athapaththu (C)
8
Arundhati Reddy
Inoka Ranaweera
9
Renuka Singh Thakur
Malki Madara
10
Sree Charani / Vaishnavi Sharma
Shashini Gimhani
11
Kranti Gaud
Rashmika Sewwandi / Kawya Kavindi
Head-to-Head Player Battles
Anchors And Aggressors In The Batting Lineup
India’s batting lineup is built on a strong mix of experience and attacking intent, led by Smriti Mandhana who combines elegance with aggression at the top, while Harmanpreet Kaur provides power and leadership in the middle order and Shafali Verma adds fearless stroke play that can dominate bowlers, whereas Sri Lanka relies on technically sound and composed batters like Chamari Athapaththu who leads from the front with match winning performances and players like Harshitha Samarawickrama who bring stability and control to the innings.
Team
Player
Role
Batting Style
Impact
India
Smriti Mandhana
Opener
Elegant
Consistency
India
Harmanpreet Kaur
Middle Order
Power
Match Winner
India
Shafali Verma
Opener
Aggressive
Fast Starts
Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu
All Rounder
Explosive
Leader
Sri Lanka
Harshitha Samarawickrama
Top Order
Calm
Stability
Pace Bowlers Setting The Tone
Fast bowlers play a key role in shaping the early momentum of the match, with India relying on Renuka Singh Thakur who brings swing and discipline to trouble batters and create breakthroughs, while Sri Lanka’s pace attack includes players like Achini Kulasuriya who focuses on accuracy and control, making the opening spells crucial in deciding the direction of the game.
Team
Player
Bowling Style
Strength
Role
India
Renuka Singh Thakur
Right-arm Fast
Swing
Early Wickets
Sri Lanka
Achini Kulasuriya
Right-arm Medium
Accuracy
Control
All Rounders Driving Balance
All rounders are vital in maintaining balance and flexibility, with India depending on Deepti Sharma who contributes with both bat and off spin and provides stability in pressure situations, while Sri Lanka’s strength lies in Chamari Athapaththu who delivers impactful performances with both bat and ball and plays a central role in the team’s strategy.
Team
Player
Role
Skill Set
Contribution
India
Deepti Sharma
All Rounder
Spin + Bat
Balance
Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu
All Rounder
Power + Spin
Leader
Spin Battle In The Middle Overs
Spin bowling often decides the middle overs, with India having strong options like Rajeshwari Gayakwad who uses flight and control to restrict runs, while Sri Lanka counters with Inoka Ranaweera who focuses on economical bowling and building pressure.
Team
Player
Type
Strength
Role
India
Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Left-arm Spin
Control
Economy
Sri Lanka
Inoka Ranaweera
Left-arm Spin
Discipline
Pressure
Wicketkeepers And Fielding Impact
Wicketkeeping and fielding contribute significantly to match outcomes, with India relying on Richa Ghosh who provides aggressive batting along with sharp wicketkeeping skills, while Sri Lanka depends on players who bring energy and agility in the field, ensuring tight contests through improved fielding standards.
Team
Player
Role
Fielding Strength
Impact
India
Richa Ghosh
Wicketkeeper
Quick Reflexes
Finisher
Sri Lanka
Anushka Sanjeewani
Wicketkeeper
Agile
Support
Emerging Players Shaping The Future
The future of this rivalry looks promising as both teams continue to develop young talent, with India producing technically strong and fearless players while Sri Lanka introduces emerging cricketers who bring determination and improving skills, ensuring that upcoming matches remain competitive and engaging.
Team
Player
Role
Playing Style
Potential
India
Jemimah Rodrigues
Batter
Stylish
High
Sri Lanka
Vishmi Gunaratne
Batter
Composed
Promising
Conclusion
The rivalry between the India Women’s National Cricket Team and the Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team continues to grow stronger with each encounter, as experienced players and rising stars contribute to competitive and exciting matches, and with both teams focusing on development and performance, this contest promises to deliver memorable moments and inspiring cricket in the years ahead.
