Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s impressive 68 off 43 balls led India Women to a total of 175/7 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the last T20I match. Despite a shaky start at 77 for 5, Kaur’s partnership with Amanjot Kaur (21 runs) helped India recover.
India faced early setbacks with opener Shafali Varma out for 1 after three consecutive fifty-plus scores. Debutant Gunalan Kamalini showed promise with 12 runs, while Harleen Deol added 13. The late surge, including Arundhati Reddy’s quick 27 off 11 balls, boosted India to a competitive total.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s resilient innings, supported by Amanjot Kaur, steadied India’s performance. The late flourish, especially Reddy’s explosive cameo, elevated India’s total. Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu’s tactical decisions, like not utilizing Dilhari fully, may have impacted the game.
India managed to navigate Sri Lanka’s bowling challenges, with Kaur’s leadership pivotal in maintaining momentum. Despite initial struggles, India’s strong finish ensured a challenging target for Sri Lanka.
