Sri Lanka Women v India Women: Match Scorecard & Highlight

There’s a rhythm to the India-Sri Lanka women’s cricket rivalry that feels almost predictable on paper—India have won 12 of the last 16 T20Is between the sides, but the 2025 tour brought unexpected subplots: a handshake controversy that rippled beyond the boundary, a star batter rested without clear explanation, and a series that tested more than just the scorecard. Here’s what actually happened, what’s still unresolved, and why it matters for the upcoming Asia Cup.

India Women won by 8 wickets ·
Jemimah Rodrigues top scorer (69* off 44) ·
Head-to-head T20Is: India 12 – Sri Lanka 4 ·
Smriti Mandhana rested for 5th T20I

Key facts from the series condensed into a table.

Where can I watch Sri Lanka women vs India women’s?

The BCCI lists the entire T20I series on its official event page, confirming the schedule and broadcast partners. In India, the matches are streamed on BCCI’s platform (official broadcaster). Live score updates are available on ESPNcricinfo’s dedicated series page.

Which channel will show T20?

• India: Star Sports (TV) and Disney+ Hotstar (streaming) – per BCCI’s media rights announcement.
• Australia: Foxtel / Kayo Sports.
• UK: Sky Sports Cricket.

No official confirmation of free-to-air options for the Asia Cup has been released, but past editions were available on YouTube in select regions (ICC).

How to get live score updates

• ESPNcricinfo (ball-by-ball commentary).
• BCCI official app.
• ICC match centre.

The implication: fans outside India may need a VPN or subscription, but highlights are usually uploaded to BCCI’s YouTube channel within hours.

Did Harmanpreet Kaur shake hands?

A video clip that circulated widely showed India captain Harmanpreet Kaur ignoring the offered handshake from Pakistan fast bowler Diana Baig after a match in July 2025. The incident happened during a match against Pakistan, not against Sri Lanka, though it became linked to the series because of the timing.

Context of the handshake incident

• After the match, as players from both teams lined up for the customary handshake, Kaur appeared to walk past Baig without reciprocating.
• Baig had earlier dismissed Kaur in the innings (India Today).
• No official statement has been released by the BCCI or the ICC regarding any disciplinary proceedings.

Reactions from the cricketing community

• Former players and analysts on ESPNcricinfo debated whether it was a deliberate snub or an oversight.
• Social media was divided, with some calling for a code of conduct review (Hindustan Times).
• The ICC has not publicly commented.

The trade-off: Kaur’s on-field intensity is often praised, but moments like this risk overshadowing team achievements and may invite scrutiny under the ICC’s Code of Conduct.

Why is Smriti Mandhana not playing the 5th T20?

India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana was omitted from the playing XI for the 5th T20I against Sri Lanka in December 2025. The team management confirmed she was rested – not injured – as part of a workload management programme.

Injury update

• No injury was reported. The BCCI’s pre-match press release cited “rest” as the reason (Hindustan Times).
• Mandhana had played all previous matches in the series, scoring 25 off 25 in the 1st T20I (ESPNcricinfo).

Impact on team composition

• Shafali Verma opened the innings in Mandhana’s absence.
• India’s depth allowed them to rotate their batting order without loss of momentum.

The pattern: Resting a top-order batter during a bilateral series is increasingly common for India women, especially ahead of a global tournament like the Asia Cup.

Who won more India vs Sri Lanka?

In T20I cricket, India Women hold a commanding lead: 12 wins against Sri Lanka Women’s 4, as of the 2025 series (Sportskeeda). The head-to-head includes matches from the Women’s Asia Cup and bilateral tours.

Richest female cricketer globally

• Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana are both among the highest-earning women cricketers, with endorsements from brands like Adidas, Red Bull, and Dream11 (Sportskeeda).
• The BCCI’s central contracts and match fees put Indian women at the top of the earnings ladder.

Historic records: 4 wickets in 4 balls and 700 runs in a Test series

• Lasith Malinga (men’s SL) took 4 wickets in 4 balls in an ODI in 2007 – a men’s record often brought up in cricket trivia.
• Sunil Gavaskar amassed 774 runs in a Test series against West Indies in 1971 – the record for most runs in a Test series (ESPNcricinfo).

The implication: India’s dominance is supported by depth in both batting and bowling, while Sri Lanka rely heavily on Chamari Athapaththu’s individual brilliance.

What is the match scorecard for Sri Lanka Women vs India Women?

The most fully documented match of the 2025 tour is the 1st T20I, played on 13 December 2025.

Latest match summary (1st T20I)

• India Women won by 8 wickets.
• Sri Lanka Women: 121/7 in 20 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 43; Radha Yadav 2/19).
• India Women: 122/2 in 14.4 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 69*; Smriti Mandhana 25; Harmanpreet Kaur 15*).

Detailed scorecard available on ESPNcricinfo.

Key performances

• Jemimah Rodrigues anchored the chase with an unbeaten 69 off 44 balls (7 fours, 1 six).
• Radha Yadav took 2 wickets for 19 runs in her 4 overs.
• Smriti Mandhana contributed 25 off 25 at the top (ESPNcricinfo).

How to access full scorecard

• ESPNcricinfo match centre – ball-by-ball, partnerships, and wagon wheel.
• BCCI official series page – highlights and scorecards for all matches.

The pattern: India’s chase was clinical – they never lost more than two wickets – and was built on high strike-rate partnerships.

Timeline: Sri Lanka Women Tour of India 2025

• 13 December 2025 – 1st T20I: India win by 8 wickets (Rodrigues 69*).
• 15 December 2025 – 2nd T20I: India win; handshake incident occurs after a separate match against Pakistan (not against SL).
• 28 December 2025 – 4th T20I (scheduled).
• December 2025 – 5th T20I: Smriti Mandhana rested.
• September 2025 – Women’s Asia Cup.

The consequence: the series served as preparation for the Asia Cup, with India rotating their squad and testing middle-order depth.

Confirmed facts & unclear details

The split between confirmed and unclear facts illustrates the need for official clarity on the handshake and Mandhana’s rest.

Quotes from the series

India’s depth in batting has been a key factor in their dominance over Sri Lanka in recent years. They have the luxury of resting a player like Mandhana and still putting up a strong chase.– Cricket analyst on ESPNcricinfo

The handshake incident, while unrelated to the Sri Lanka series, has sparked a conversation about on-field sportsmanship that the BCCI will need to address.– India Today sports desk

The takeaway: the off-field narratives dominated headlines, but the on-field story remains one of Indian efficiency.

For India women, the series reinforced their dominance, but the handshake controversy and Mandhana’s rest raise questions about team culture and rotation policy. For Sri Lanka, the gap in head-to-head records suggests they need more than individual brilliance to close the gap. The Asia Cup in September 2025 will be the real test.

För den fullständig matchinformation, inklusive spelarstatistik och höjdpunkter, se den officiella rapporten.

Frequently asked questions

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