• India produced a clinical performance in all departments to outclass Sri Lanka by 97 runs in the final of Women's ODI Tri-Series.

  • Smriti Mandhana's brilliant ton helped India set up a dominant win.

Fans react as Smriti Mandhana’s blazing century powers India to emphatic win over Sri Lanka in Women’s ODI Tri-Series final
India beat Sri Lanka in the Women ODI Tri-Series final (Image Source: X)

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India Women produced a clinical performance in all departments to outclass Sri Lanka Women by 97 runs in the final of the Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025, held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India put on a batting masterclass before their bowlers choked the hosts in a one-sided contest to lift the trophy.

Smriti Mandhana’s masterclass sets up a mammoth total

India’s innings was anchored by an outstanding knock from Smriti Mandhana, who once again rose to the occasion with a sublime 116 off 101 deliveries, decorated with 15 boundaries and two sixes. Her fluent strokeplay and timing lit up the Colombo crowd and laid the perfect foundation for a big total.

Supporting her at the top, Pratika Rawal contributed a steady 30 off 49 balls, while Harleen Deol played a handy knock of 47 off 56. The middle order kept the momentum alive with cameos from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (41 off 30) and Jemimah Rodrigues (44 off 29). Useful lower-order contributions from Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma further bolstered India’s total to a formidable 342/7 in 50 overs.

Despite picking up wickets at regular intervals, Sri Lanka’s bowlers were expensive throughout the innings. Malki Madara, Dewmi Vihanga, and Sugandika Kumari shared two wickets each, but none could stem the flow of runs.

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Sri Lanka falter despite valiant efforts from Chamari Athapaththu

In response, Sri Lanka got off to a shaky start, losing Hasini Perera for a duck early. Captain Chamari Athapaththu steadied the innings with a fighting 51 off 66 balls, but lacked sustained support from the top order. Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne (36) and Nilakshi de Silva (48) offered resistance, while Anushka Sanjeewani chipped in with 28, yet none could convert their starts into a game-changing innings.

The Indian bowlers maintained discipline and control throughout the chase. Sneh Rana was the standout performer, finishing with a brilliant 4/38 in 9.2 overs, breaking the back of Sri Lanka’s middle order. Amanjot also impressed with figures of 3/54, while Shree Charani claimed a wicket to keep the pressure on the hosts. Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 245 in 48.2 overs, falling well short of the target.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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