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Shafali Verma Unstoppable! India Women Crush Sri Lanka by 7 Wickets in 2nd T20I
Summary: A fearless Shafali Verma masterclass powered India Women to a thumping 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka Women in the 2nd T20I at Visakhapatnam. India wrapped up the chase in just 11.5 overs, setting up an exciting series final.
Visakhapatnam, December 23: India Women continued their dominant run in home conditions as they defeated Sri Lanka Women by 7 wickets in the 2nd T20I of the Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. A sensational knock by Shafali Verma, backed by disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, sealed the match in emphatic fashion.
Winning the toss, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bowl first - a move that proved spot on as India controlled the game from start to finish.
Sri Lanka Women Post 128/9 After Mixed Batting Effort
Sri Lanka Women struggled to find consistency against India’s well-planned bowling attack and were restricted to 128 for 9 in 20 overs.
- Skipper Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with an aggressive 31 off 24 balls, striking three fours and two sixes
- Harshitha Samarawickrama held the innings together with a composed 33 off 32 balls
- Useful contributions came from Hasini Perera (22) and Kavisha Dilhari (14)
India’s bowlers were accurate and economical:
- Sneh Rana delivered an outstanding spell of 1/11 in 4 overs, applying constant pressure
- Shree Charani and Vaishnavi Sharma picked up two wickets each
- India’s fielding stood out, with three crucial run-outs disrupting Sri Lanka’s momentum
Despite a few partnerships, Sri Lanka never managed to accelerate enough at the death.
Shafali Verma Unleashes Carnage in Run Chase
Chasing a modest target of 129, India Women came out with attacking intent.
Shafali Verma was simply unstoppable, smashing 69 off just 34 balls*
- 11 fours
- 1 six
- Strike rate: 202.94
Jemimah Rodrigues provided excellent support with a fluent 26 off 15 balls
Even after the early loss of Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, India never lost control
India raced to 129/3 in just 11.5 overs, finishing the match with 49 balls to spare - a clear statement of dominance.
Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
Her fearless approach and clean ball-striking left the Sri Lankan bowlers with no answers.
Key Takeaways from the Match
Shafali Verma’s aggressive batting set the tone for India’s T20 approach
India’s bowling unit showed depth and discipline
Fielding excellence continues to be a major strength for the Women in Blue
Sri Lanka need stronger middle-order partnerships in the final T20I
3rd T20I: All Eyes on Thiruvananthapuram
The 3rd T20I promises excitement as Sri Lanka look to bounce back.
Match Details:
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
India will aim to finish the series on a high, while Sri Lanka fight for pride and momentum.
(source-cricbuzz)
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