India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, praised her bowlers for their crucial role in securing an eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the third T20I match. The bowlers’ disciplined performance restricted Sri Lanka to 112/7, setting the stage for India’s victory. Renuka Singh Thakur and Deepti Sharma’s impressive bowling, followed by Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 79, led India to a comfortable win.
Harmanpreet highlighted the significance of the bowlers’ contributions in T20 cricket, emphasizing the importance of a strong bowling lineup. She credited the bowlers for consistently providing breakthroughs and setting the tone for the team’s success. Renuka’s impactful return to the side, with four crucial wickets, was particularly lauded by Harmanpreet.
The Indian team’s dominant performance against Sri Lanka showcased their commitment to raising their standards ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in England. Harmanpreet expressed satisfaction with the team’s aggressive approach and overall performance, emphasizing the importance of pushing themselves to excel in the T20 format.
Sri Lanka’s captain, Chamari Athapaththu, acknowledged her team’s batting struggles in the series while highlighting positive individual performances from players like Imesha Dulani and Kavisha Dilhari. Despite the challenges faced by the batting unit, Athapaththu praised the efforts of the youngsters and top-order batsmen. She emphasized the need for improvement before the World Cup and expressed optimism about the team’s upcoming bilateral series.
