Colombo, May 10 – The Indian women’s cricket team is set to face hosts Sri Lanka in the much-anticipated final of the ODI tri-series on Sunday, with both teams eager to secure a morale-boosting win ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup.
India Seek Redemption and Title Glory
India’s only defeat in the tournament came at the hands of Sri Lanka, but Harmanpreet Kaur's side bounced back strongly to top the points table with three wins from four matches. Sri Lanka finished second with two wins, while South Africa lagged behind with just one victory.A win in the final not only promises silverware but also a psychological edge in the lead-up to the World Cup later this year.
Jemimah Rodrigues Leads India's Batting Prowess
India’s success so far has been largely driven by its stellar batting unit. Jemimah Rodrigues has stood out as the tournament’s top performer with 201 runs at an average of 67, including a commanding 123 against South Africa.Support has come from Pratika Rawal (164 runs), Smriti Mandhana (148 runs), and Deepti Sharma (126 runs), all of whom have delivered vital contributions. Deepti’s resilient 93 against South Africa highlighted India’s depth in the batting order.
While skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hasn’t converted starts into big scores, her recent knocks of 41*, 30, and 28 hint at a major innings on the horizon.
Sneh Rana Dominates with the Ball
Sneh Rana has been India’s standout bowler, claiming 11 wickets, including a five-wicket haul against South Africa. Her consistency will be key in countering Sri Lanka’s batting threat in the final.Samarawickrama a Key Player for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will pin their hopes on Harshitha Samarawickrama, who has been in fine form with 177 runs, including two fifties. Her composed 53 helped secure a league-stage win against India, and her past heroics – including an unbeaten 69 in last year’s T20 Asia Cup final – make her a player to watch.Captain Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round form has been modest, with 88 runs and five wickets. However, her experience remains vital to Sri Lanka’s hopes in the summit clash.
Among bowlers, Dewmi Vihanga has impressed with nine wickets, although Indian batters have largely managed to keep her in check.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, May 11
- Time: 10:00 AM IST
- Venue: Colombo
Squads
India: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Nallapureddy Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Amanjot Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Shuchi Upadhyay.
Sri Lanka: Vishmi Gunaratne, Hansima Karunaratne, Hasini Perera, Piumi Wathsala, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshika Silva, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Kavisha Dilhari, Manudi Nanayakkara, Rashmika Sewwandi, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoshi Priyadarshini, Achini Kalasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera.