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INDW vs SLW 2nd T20I: India Women Aim to Tighten Grip as Sri Lanka Look for Comeback in Vizag
Summary: India Women face Sri Lanka Women in the 2nd T20I at Visakhapatnam tonight. With a 1-0 series lead, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will look to dominate again, while Sri Lanka fight to stay alive in the five-match series.
Match Preview: INDW vs SLW, 2nd T20I
Visakhapatnam:
Women’s cricket takes centre stage once again as India Women (INDW) lock horns with Sri Lanka Women (SLW) in the second T20 International of the ongoing Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025. The match will be played at the picturesque ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, with the first ball set to be bowled at 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT).
India started the series on a positive note and currently lead 1-0 in the five-match T20I series. A win tonight would put them in a commanding position, while Sri Lanka desperately need a turnaround to keep the contest alive.
Match Details at a Glance
- Match: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd T20I
- Series: Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025
- Date: Today
- Time: 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT
- Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
India Women Team Preview
India Women look settled and confident under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur. The team boasts a powerful batting line-up combined with reliable all-rounders and a varied bowling attack.
Top-order stars like Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provide explosive starts, while Jemimah Rodrigues adds stability in the middle overs. The finishing duties rest with Richa Ghosh, one of the most dangerous hitters in women’s cricket today.
In the bowling department, Renuka Singh Thakur’s swing, Deepti Sharma’s accuracy, and Sneh Rana’s experience make India a tough side to score against, especially on Indian conditions.
India Women Squad
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Harleen Deol, Renuka Singh Thakur, G Kamalini, Sneh Rana
Sri Lanka Women Team Preview
Sri Lanka Women, led by the inspirational Chamari Athapaththu, know they must improve in all departments. Chamari remains their biggest match-winner, capable of turning games with both bat and ball.
The team will expect better support from Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Nilakshi de Silva, while the bowling unit led by Inoka Ranaweera needs to apply pressure in the middle overs.
Sri Lanka’s challenge will be handling India’s aggressive batting, especially during the powerplay.
Sri Lanka Women Squad
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi, Shashini Gimhani, Malsha Shehani, Imesha Dulani, Rashmika Sewwandi, Nimesha Madushani
Pitch & Conditions – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag
The Vizag pitch is known for:
- Good bounce early for batters
- Assistance for spinners as the match progresses
- Dew likely in the second innings
Teams chasing often enjoy a slight advantage under lights, making the toss an important factor.
Players to Watch
India Women
- Smriti Mandhana: Elegant stroke-maker, dangerous in powerplay
- Deepti Sharma: Key all-rounder in Indian conditions
- Richa Ghosh: Explosive finisher
Sri Lanka Women
- Chamari Athapaththu: Game-changer and team leader
- Harshitha Samarawickrama: Reliable middle-order batter
- Inoka Ranaweera: Experienced spinner
Match Outlook
India start as favourites, given their form, depth, and home advantage. However, Sri Lanka have enough talent to cause an upset if they execute their plans well. Fans can expect a competitive and entertaining night of women’s cricket.
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