In the third T20I against Sri Lanka, Shafali Verma’s brilliant 79 off 42 balls led India to an eight-wicket win, securing a 3-0 series lead. Renuka Singh Thakur’s 4-21 and Deepti Sharma’s 3-18 restricted Sri Lanka to 112/7. Shafali’s aggressive batting, including 11 fours and three sixes, guided India to victory with 6.4 overs to spare.
Despite losing early wickets, Shafali’s dominance, along with Harmanpreet Kaur’s contribution, ensured India’s convincing win. Shafali started cautiously but then unleashed a fierce attack on the Sri Lankan bowlers, securing her fifty in just 24 balls. India’s bowlers, led by Renuka and Deepti, continued their strong performance, limiting Sri Lanka’s batting struggles.
Shafali’s aggressive strokeplay, combined with key wickets taken by Renuka and Deepti, sealed India’s victory over Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s batting faltered, with only a few partnerships providing resistance. Deepti’s milestone of 1000 runs and 150 wickets in T20Is highlighted India’s all-round performance, securing their fourth consecutive T20I series win over Sri Lanka.
