The stage is set for the final act in Thiruvananthapuram as India looks to complete a clean sweep in the five-match series against Sri Lanka. The hosts have been absolutely relentless so far, carrying the momentum from their recent ODI World Cup triumph to secure a 4-0 lead.
After comfortable chases in the first three games at Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram, the fourth match saw a different kind of dominance, with India posting a massive 221/2—their highest-ever T20I total. While Sri Lanka showed plenty of heart by responding with their own record score of 191/6, they still find themselves searching for that elusive first win of the tour.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh, G Kamalini, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu, 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
Smriti regained her sublime touch in her most recent outing, managing 120 runs in the series so far. Her defining moment came in the 4th T20I at Thiruvananthapuram, where she smashed a match-winning 80 off 48 balls (11 fours and 3 sixes). During this knock, she became the fastest woman to reach 10,000 international runs, achieving the feat in just 281 innings and helping India secure an unassailable 4-0 lead.
Chamari Athapaththu
The Sri Lankan captain has been the lone warrior for her side, totaling 101 runs across the four innings. She made history in the 4th T20I by becoming the first Sri Lankan to play 150 T20Is, celebrating the occasion with a fighting 52 off 37 balls. While she has yet to find a wicket with the ball this series, her leadership and strike rate of 118.82 remain the backbone of the visitors’ batting effort.
Vaishnavi Sharma
The young left-arm spinner has had a breakthrough debut series, picking up a total of 4 wickets so far. She started with an incredibly economical spell of 0/16 (4 overs) on debut in Visakhapatnam and has since become a key wicket-taker, including a clinical 2/24 in the 4th T20I. Her ability to maintain an economy rate near 6.00 has made her India’s most effective spin option during the middle overs.
Kawya Kavindi
Kawya has spearheaded the Sri Lankan pace attack, claiming an aggregate of 2 wickets in the series. She was particularly disciplined in the opening matches, picking up 1/20 and 1/32, though she found the 4th T20I challenging as India’s openers went on the offensive. Despite the high-scoring nature of the recent games, she remains a primary strike bowler for her team, having delivered over 10 overs across the tour.
Pitch:
The pitch at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram offers a balanced challenge, favoring bowlers early with pace and bounce. Fast bowlers exploit initial moisture and swing, while spinners gain grip as cracks develop later in the day. In evening games, dew eases batting, often aiding chases with moderate scores.
Weather:
Expect hazy sunshine throughout the day with temperatures around 30°C. Conditions will feature moderate humidity around 56%, light Southwest winds at 5 mph, and no precipitation.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Chamari Athapaththu, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi
Match Details:
Date – December 30, 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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