Sri Lanka have announced a 15 member women’s squad for the five match T20I series against India, to be played from December 21 to 30, 2025. The tour is seen as a crucial opportunity for the Islanders to test their depth against one of the strongest limited overs sides in the women’s game.
India and Sri Lanka have met 26 times in women’s T20Is, with India holding a dominant record. India have won 20 of those encounters, underlining their superiority in the format. Sri Lanka have managed 5 victories, often coming when their bowling has fired collectively. One match ended with no result.
India will look forward to extending their dominant head-to-head record, using the home conditions to fine tune combinations and give game time to emerging players. Sri Lanka will aim to challenge that supremacy by executing disciplined bowling plans and building more consistent batting performances under pressure.
The Sri Lankan side will once again be led by the experienced Chamari Athapaththu, whose aggressive batting and handy off spin remain central to Sri Lanka’s white ball plans. Top order batter Harshitha Samarawickrama has Vishmi Gunarathe will, continuing to build stability from the starting overs role after a consistent run of scores over the past year.
Sri Lanka’s Squad for India T20Is:
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
The blend of seasoned campaigners and fresh faces reflects Sri Lanka’s push to build a competitive core ahead of the next T20 World Cup. One of the big stories from the announcement is the senior call up for Nimesha Madushani, who has been rewarded after strong performances in domestic cricket and age group setups.
Youngsters such as Vishmi Gunaratne and Kavisha Dilhari remain pivotal to Sri Lanka’s long-term plans, offering energy in the field and versatility with bat and ball. The presence of left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera and other spin options underlines Sri Lanka’s continued reliance on slow bowling, a traditional strength they will hope to exploit on Indian surfaces.
Sri Lanka’s tour begins on December 21 with the opening T20I in Visakhapatnam, giving Indian fans on the east coast the first opportunity to celebrate their world champions at home. The second T20I will also be played in Visakhapatnam on 23 December, allowing the venue to host a festive back‑to‑back start to the series.
The action then shifts south to Thiruvananthapuram, which stages the final three matches: the third T20I on 26 December, the fourth on 28 December and the fifth and final game on 30 December. With the series spread across just ten days, both teams will need to manage workloads smartly while maintaining intensity, turning this India–Sri Lanka clash into an early litmus test of depth, fitness and tactical flexibility.
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