India wrapped up a flawless series against Sri Lanka with a measured fifteen-run victory in the fifth and final Women’s T20 International at Thiruvananthapuram, underlining their control across all departments in the shortest format.
Batting first, India recovered from an unsettled start to post a competitive total of one hundred seventy five for seven. Early wickets dented the momentum, but the innings found direction once the captain settled in.
She absorbed pressure through the middle overs before shifting gears, ensuring the scoring rate never dipped. Support came late in the innings as quick runs in the closing overs lifted India beyond a defendable mark. Sri Lanka’s standout bowler was Kavisha Dilhari, who kept things tight and picked up two important wickets while conceding very few runs.
Sri Lanka’s reply showed promise for long stretches. Hasini Perera led the chase with a fluent knock, while Imesha Dulani provided stability from the other end to keep the target within reach entering the final phase. However, India’s bowlers held their nerve when it mattered most.
Deepti Sharma delivered another controlled spell to reach a landmark as the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20 internationals, while Arundhati Reddy struck at key moments to stall the chase.
Scorecard Brief : Team India Women's 175/7 in 20 overs, Captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 68, Amanjot Kaur 21; Arundhati Reddy 27; Sri Lanka All Rounder Kavisha Dilhari takes 2 Wickets & given only 11 runs. Team Lanka Women's 160/7 in 20 overs (Hasini Perera 65, Imesha Dulani 50; Deepti Sharma 1-28, Arundhati Reddy 1-16).
The result confirmed a five-match whitewash for India, their third such sweep in women’s T20Is, and capped a series defined by discipline, depth, and timely execution.
