Series Victory in Kerala! Shafali Verma’s Fireworks and Renuka’s Swing Decimate Sri Lanka
Summary: India Women clinches the T20I series 2025 in style! Renuka Singh's fiery 4-wicket haul and Shafali Verma’s ruthless 79* guide the Women in Blue to an 8-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
Thiruvananthapuram, Friday: It was a "Friday Night Fever" for Indian cricket fans at the Greenfield International Stadium as the Indian Women’s team wrapped up the 5-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with two games to spare. In what can only be described as a clinical performance, India chased down 113 in just 13.2 overs, asserting their dominance in the Asian circuit.
The Renuka Singh Masterclass
Opting to bowl first on a surface that offered early moisture, Player of the match, Renuka Singh Thakur proved why she is India’s premier swing bowler. She found movement in the air and off the pitch, making life miserable for the Lankan openers. Her figures of 4/21 included the crucial wickets of Hasini Perera and Nilakshika Silva, effectively breaking the backbone of the visitors' batting.
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Deepti Sharma provided the perfect support from the other end. Her spell of 3/18 was a masterclass in restrictive spin bowling, ensuring Sri Lanka could never build a partnership. Despite late resistance from Kaushani Nuthyangana (19*), the visitors finished on a below-par 112/7.
Shafali Verma: The One-Woman Demolition Derby
If the first innings belonged to the bowlers, the second was a solo concert by Shafali Verma. After losing opening partner Smriti Mandhana early, Shafali decided to take the "attack is the best defense" route.
She didn't just score; she bullied the Lankan attack. Her unbeaten 79 off 42 balls included 11 boundaries and 3 massive sixes. It wasn't just power; it was the placement that stood out. By the time the 10th over ended, the result was a foregone conclusion. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (21*) remained calm at the other end, allowing the youngster to finish the job in record time.
Key Highlights: INDW vs SLW 3rd T20I
| Player | Performance | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Renuka Singh | 4/21 (4 Overs) | Wrecked the Top Order |
| Shafali Verma | 79* (42 Balls) | Match-winning Strike Rate (188.10) |
| Deepti Sharma | 3/18 (4 Overs) | Controlled the Middle Overs |
| Kavisha Dilhari | 2/18 (3 Overs) | Only Lankan bowler to take wickets |
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