The Sri Lankan women’s cricket team, which will participate in a five-match T20I series against India Women starting on December 21, 2025, arrived in India on Wednesday.
The first two matches of the series will be played in Visakhapatnam on December 21 and 23, while the remaining three matches will be held in Thiruvananthapuram on December 26, 28, and 30. The team, led by Chamari Atapattu, is a mix of senior and young players.
IND W vs SL W T20I Series Schedule
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1st T20I: December 21 – Visakhapatnam
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2nd T20I: December 23 – Visakhapatnam
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3rd T20I: December 26 – Thiruvananthapuram
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4th T20I: December 28 – Thiruvananthapuram
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5th T20I: December 30 – Thiruvananthapuram
IND W vs SL W T20I Series: First clash on December 21
Sri Lanka has dropped some long-standing members of the team due to consistent poor performance.
These players include Anushka Sanjeewani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Dasanayake, and Achini Kulasuriya. In Sanjeewani’s absence, Kaushini Nuthyangana is likely to take over wicketkeeping duties.
Seventeen-year-old spinner Shashini Gimhani and 19-year-old medium-pacer Rashmika Sewwandi have returned to the team.
IND W vs SL W: Sri Lanka Women Cricket Team Players List
| No. | Player Name | Role |
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| 1 | Chamari Atapattu | Captain |
| 2 | Harshitha Samarawickrama | Vice-Captain |
| 3 | Hasini Perera | Batsman |
| 4 | Vishmi Gunaratne | All-Rounder |
| 5 | Nilakshika de Silva | Batsman |
| 6 | Kavisha Dilhari | All-Rounder |
| 7 | Imesha Dulani | Bowler |
| 8 | Kaushani Nuthyangana | Wicketkeeper |
| 9 | Malsha Shehani | Bowler |
| 10 | Inoka Ranaweera | All-Rounder |
| 11 | Shashini Gimhani | Bowler |
| 12 | Nimesha Madushani | Bowler |
| 13 | Kavya Kavindi | All-Rounder |
| 14 | Malki Madara | Bowler |
| 15 | Rashmika Sewwandi | Bowler |
Indian Women vs Sri Lanka Women: India Women Cricket Team Players List
| No. | Player Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmanpreet Kaur | Captain |
| 2 | Smriti Mandhana | Vice-Captain |
| 3 | Deepti Sharma | All-Rounder |
| 4 | Sneh Rana | All-Rounder |
| 5 | Jemimah Rodrigues | Batsman |
| 6 | Shafali Verma | Batsman |
| 7 | Harleen Deol | All-Rounder |
| 8 | Amanjot Kaur | All-Rounder |
| 9 | Arundhati Reddy | Bowler |
| 10 | Kranti Gaud | Bowler |
| 11 | Renuka Singh Thakur | Bowler |
| 12 | Richa Ghosh | Wicketkeeper |
| 13 | G Kamalini | Wicketkeeper |
| 14 | Shri Charani | Bowler |
| 15 | Vaishnavi Sharma | Bowler |
IND W vs SL W T20I Series – Key Players to Watch
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Chamari Atapattu (SL): Match-winner with bat and ball
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Smriti Mandhana (IND): Explosive opener
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Harmanpreet Kaur (IND): Middle-order powerhouse
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Deepti Sharma (IND): Reliable all-rounder
FAQs
Q1. Who is the captain of Sri Lanka Women team?
Chamari Atapattu is the captain of Sri Lanka Women for the T20I series.
Q2. How many matches are there in IND W vs SL W series?
The series consists of five T20I matches.
Q3. Where will IND W vs SL W matches be played?
Matches will be played in Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram.
Q4. Who is the wicketkeeper for Sri Lanka Women?
Kaushani Nuthyangana is expected to handle wicketkeeping duties.
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