In a thrilling Tri-series clash on Sunday, Sri Lanka ended their seven-year drought against India in women’s ODIs with a memorable three-wicket win, powered by a scintillating 33-ball 56 from all-rounder Nilakshi Silva. The victory significantly boosted Sri Lanka’s chances of making the final, while India, despite the setback, remain likely finalists thanks to earlier dominant performances.
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Batting first, India posted a competitive 275 for nine, anchored by wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh’s fluent 58 off 48 balls. However, a determined Sri Lankan side chased down the target with five balls to spare, recovering smartly from a shaky 152 for four in the 33rd over.
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Nilakshi’s aggressive knock, studded with three sixes and five boundaries, turned the momentum decisively in Sri Lanka’s favour. She found an able support from Anushka Sanjeewani (23*) and Sugandika Kumari (19*), who kept their nerve in the tense closing stages to take the team home.
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The chase had earlier seen key contributions from Harshitha Samarawickrama (53) and Vishmi Gunaratne (33), who added 78 runs for the second wicket after the early run-out of Hasini Perera. India struck back through Arundhati Reddy and Pratika Rawal, while Sneh Rana impressed with figures of 3/45, including the big wicket of Chamari Athapaththu (23).
India’s innings had early promise but faltered due to regular wickets. Smriti Mandhana fell for 18 in her 100th match, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur (30) and Harleen Deol (29) couldn’t convert starts. Chamari and Sugandika claimed three wickets each to restrict India effectively.
