Why India Women's T20I Series Against Sri Lanka Matters
The India Women's cricket team is set to face Sri Lanka in the final T20I of the series on December 30, 2025, at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. With a 4-0 lead, India aims to seal the series, while Sri Lanka looks to put up a better fight in the final game.
Record-Breaking Performance by India Women
The fourth T20I between India Women and Sri Lanka Women was a historic game for the hosts. India posted their highest T20I total of 221/2, with both openers, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, registering the highest T20I opening stand of 162 runs. Mandhana became only the fourth woman cricketer to reach 10000 international runs.
Sri Lanka's Struggles and India's Dominance
Sri Lanka have struggled in both departments in this series. In four games, they have only taken nine wickets, and only one Sri Lankan batter has scored more than 100 runs. On the other hand, India have been too good for the visitors, showcasing their superiority in the game.
North East Connection: Harmanpreet Kaur's Achievements
Harmanpreet Kaur, a cricketer from Punjab, has been a key player for India Women. She is the only Indian woman cricketer to have scored two T20I centuries and is also the fastest woman to reach 1000 runs in T20Is. Kaur's performances will be crucial in the final game against Sri Lanka.
Predictions and Dream11 Team Suggestions
Based on the current form and the pitch conditions, the Dream11 fantasy team suggestions for the final T20I are as follows:
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Dream11 Team 1
Wicket-keepers: Kaushani Nuthyangana, Richa Ghosh
Batters: Harshitha Samawickrama, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Hasini Perera
All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, Kavisha Dilhari
Bowlers: Renuka Thakur, Vaishnavi Sharma
Captain First-Choice: Smriti Mandhana || Captain Second-Choice: Richa Ghosh
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Renuka Thakur || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Harshitha Samawickrama -
Dream11 Team 2
Wicket-keeper: Kaushani Nuthyangana
Batters: Imesha Dulani, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Hasini Perera
All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, Kavisha Dilhari
Bowlers: Renuka Thakur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani
Captain First-Choice: Shafali Verma || Captain Second-Choice: Chamari Athapaththu
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Deepti Sharma || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Shree Charani
Conclusion
With India Women dominating the series, the final T20I promises to be an exciting game. Sri Lanka will need to put up a better performance to challenge the hosts. As the series comes to a close, the focus will be on India Women's quest to seal the series and continue their impressive form.