The third T20I of the Sri Lanka Women’s tour of India will take place at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on December 26, after the first two matches at Visakhapatnam. India is leading the 5-match series 2-0 and Harmanpreet’s India will be eyeing a clean sweep. Sri Lanka, captained by Chamari Athapaththu, must pull off a miracle win to keep the series alive, while India’s explosive batting lineup aims to overpower the bowling friendly conditions once again.
India’s head-to-head superiority shines through (22 wins from 28 T20Is, 5 losses, 1 no result), bolstered by their recent dominance of 8 wicket and 7 wicket victories in the first two games. Sri Lanka fought hard but couldn’t end the game in their favour.
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:
Jemimah Rodrigues
The right-hand middle-order batter has 2470 runs in 114 T20Is at a strike rate of 117. Player of the Match in the first T20 with 69* off 44 balls (10 boundaries), she followed up with a blazing 26 off 15 in the second T20I; her technique and elegant batting could punish any loose delivery from the Sri Lankan side.
Shafali Verma
This 21-year-old explosive opener boasts 2299 runs and 10 wickets in 92 T20Is (strike rate 132). In the second T20I her inning was the highlight, 69* off 34 balls with 11 boundaries and a six (strike rate 202) making her the Player of the Match. This highlights her power; she thrives under pressure and could dismantle Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.
Inoka Ranaweera
The slow left-arm orthodox spinner has claimed 93 wickets in 86 T20Is (best spell 4/7). She snatched 1 wicket in the first T20 against India. She offers control on turning tracks which is vital if the pitch grips later to curb India’s middle order.
Harshita Samarawickrama
The left-hand top-order batter has 1581 runs in 74 T20Is (strike rate 97). Consistent with 21 in the first T20 and 33 in the second, her technique against pace could anchor Sri Lanka if they bat first on this bouncy surface. She can prove to be a crucial factor for Sri Lanka’s batting unit.
Pitch:
Greenfield International Stadium favors bowlers, with seam movement under lights and overcast skies early on. Fast bowlers extract bounce and swing, while spinners gain grip and turn later. Low to moderate scores dominate as batters play cautiously.
Weather:
The conditions read minimum at 23°C, maximum at 32°C, 6% precipitation chance, 11 km/h winds, and 67% humidity. Mostly clear for uninterrupted play, with minimal swing but enough moisture for early seam assistance.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harshita Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Inoka Ranaweera, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kavisha Dilhari, Arundhati Reddy
Match Details:
Date – December 26, 2025
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on Jio Hotstar (India)
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