The second T20I of the Sri Lanka Women’s tour of India unfolds at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on December 23, with India leading 1-0 and aiming to seal an unassailable series advantage. Sri Lanka, under Chamari Athapaththu’s fiery leadership, desperately need a win to stay alive in this five-match series, while India’s in-form batters look to exploit the flat track once more.
India’s dominance continues in the head-to-head (21 wins from 27 T20Is, 5 losses, 1 no result), amplified by their spin depth and home comfort. Sri Lanka showed fight in the opener but leaked runs; India’s batting firepower positions them as heavy favorites to go 2-0 up.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyanganha, Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Nimesha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara
Players to watch out:
Smriti Mandhana
The left-hand opener boasts 4007 runs in 154 T20Is at a strike rate of 123, including 1 century and 31 fifties (highest 112). Her elegant timing thrives on Visakhapatnam’s true bounce; expect her to anchor India’s powerplay and set a brisk platform under lights. In the first T20, she scored a run-a-ball 25 and can be counted on to build on that start.
Jemimah Rodrigues
With 2,444 runs in 113 T20Is at approx 116 strike rate (highest score 76), Rodrigues excels in the middle order. Her quick hands and placement suit batting friendly decks; she could accelerate against spin as the pitch flattens further. She was Player of the Match in the first T20, scoring 69 off 44 balls with 10 boundaries.
Chamari Athapaththu
The skipper has 3,473 runs and 63 wickets in 147 T20Is (highest 119*, strike rate 110, 3 centuries). Her all-round dynamism, power hitting plus off spin could disrupt India, especially if Sri Lanka bowl first on this predictable surface.
Inoka Ranaweera
With 85 T20Is and 93 wickets (best 4/7, economy 5.88), Ranaweera brings control. In the first T20 against India, she was her side’s most economical at 4.64 while snagging 1 wicket key to restricting India’s batting order here.
Pitch:
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Stadium features a batting paradise with smooth surface, consistent bounce, and pace that lets stroke makers dominate. High totals are the norm; chases succeed under lights if dew arrives, but toss winners often bat first.
Weather:
The conditions in Visakhapatnam read min at 17°C, maxes at 27°C, 68% humidity, 0% precipitation, and 13 km/h winds. Perfect for seamless night cricket, little swing, and batters in control.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Chamari Athapaththu, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Inoka Ranaweera, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kavisha Dilhari, Arundhati Reddy
Match Details:
Date – December 23, 2025
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on Jio Hotstar
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