Opener Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 69 led India Women to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women in the T20I series, securing a 2-0 lead. India’s bowlers, particularly Shree Charani, restricted Sri Lanka to 128 for 9, setting the stage for Shafali’s match-winning performance.
India’s strong start in the field limited Sri Lanka’s progress, with skipper Chamari Athapaththu being the top scorer for the visitors. Despite facing some challenges, Sri Lanka managed to reach 128 for 9, with Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera contributing significantly.
In response, India’s batters, led by Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, started aggressively, with Shafali’s explosive innings guiding India to victory. Shafali’s quick-fire fifty and support from Jemimah Rodrigues propelled India to a record-breaking score of 129 for 3 in just 11.5 overs.
The comprehensive win marked India’s second-largest victory over Sri Lanka in women’s T20Is in terms of balls left, setting the stage for an exciting third T20I in Thiruvananthapuram on December 26.
