Shafali Verma’s Explosive 69 Guides India Women to 2–0 Lead Over Sri Lanka

India Women have taken a 2–0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka Women following a dominant seven-wicket victory in the second game held on December 23, 2025, at Visakhapatnam.

Match Summary

Sri Lanka Women posted a total of 137 for 7 in their 20 overs, with opener Shashikala Siriwardene top-scoring at 48 runs. However, the rest of their batting lineup struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack.

Bowling Performance

India’s bowling was spearheaded by Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Poonam Yadav, who each took two wickets. Their consistent pressure restricted the Sri Lankan batters and helped create crucial breakthroughs at key moments.

Batting Highlights

Chasing 138, India set off strongly thanks to opening batter Shafali Verma, who scored a blazing 69 runs off just 40 balls. Her innings included 8 fours and 3 sixes, establishing a solid foundation for the chase. India finished at 138 for 3 with 5 balls to spare.

• Shafali Verma’s aggressive innings was complemented by Smriti Mandhana’s steady 44 runs.
• Middle-order batter Harmanpreet Kaur contributed an unbeaten 15 runs to seal the victory.

Player Quote

Reflecting on the win, Shafali Verma said, “We played with great confidence today. Our plans worked well, and the team effort was fantastic. I’m happy to contribute to this important win.”

Series Outlook

With three matches remaining, India Women are firmly in control of the series and look to continue their winning streak on home soil. Sri Lanka Women will hope to bounce back quickly when the third T20I takes place on December 26, 2025, at the same venue.

Fan Support

The home crowd at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium showed tremendous enthusiasm, highlighting the growing popularity of women’s cricket in India.

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