India in Command After Two Dominant Wins
The Indian women’s cricket team will aim to seal the T20I series against Sri Lanka when the sides meet in the third match on Friday in Thiruvananthapuram. The match will begin at 7 pm. India dominated the first two games in Visakhapatnam and now hold a strong position in the five-match series.
India’s batters and bowlers worked in perfect sync in the opening matches. The team chased targets with ease and never allowed Sri Lanka to gain momentum.
Bowlers Set the Tone
Indian bowlers delivered disciplined spells and kept Sri Lankan batters under constant pressure. Spinners Sricharani and Vaishnavi Sharma controlled the middle overs with accuracy. Pacer Kranthi Goud added pace and movement to trouble the top order. As a result, Sri Lanka managed only 121 runs in the first match and 128 in the second.
The bowling unit will look to repeat the same performance in Thiruvananthapuram, even though the pitch is known to favour batters.
Deepti Sharma’s Return Boosts India
Deepti Sharma will return to the playing XI after missing the second T20I due to fever. Her inclusion strengthens India’s bowling attack and adds depth to the batting lineup. The team management expects her experience to play a key role in sealing the series.
Batting Unit Firing Strongly
Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma have led India’s batting with confident half-centuries. Their aggressive approach has made the chases straightforward. The top order has finished matches early, leaving little work for the middle order.
India will hope Smriti Mandhana finds her rhythm in this match. She scored 25 and 14 in the first two games and will look to deliver a big innings.
Sri Lanka Face Must-Win Situation
Sri Lanka must win the third T20I to stay alive in the series. The team last defeated India in 2024. Overall, Sri Lanka have lost nine of the 11 T20Is played against India.
With strong form and confidence, India will look to wrap up the series and continue their winning run.