India Women aim to extend their dominant 3-0 series lead over Sri Lanka Women in the 4th T20I at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday. With the series already sealed, Harmanpreet Kaur‘s side targets a clean sweep against a struggling Chamari Athapaththu-led outfit.
India Women have delivered a dominant all-round performance against Sri Lanka Women, stamping their authority by winning the first three T20Is of the series in emphatic fashion. The visitors have barely been challenged, as India chased down modest targets with ease in all three matches, underlining the gulf in form and execution between the two sides.
In the opening game, India comfortably hunted down a target of 122, losing just two wickets and finishing the chase in 14.4 overs. The second T20I followed a similar script, with India cruising to 129 for the loss of only three wickets in just 11.5 overs. The third match proved no different, as India’s bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 112 for 7 before the batters wrapped up an eight-wicket victory in 13.2 overs.
Shafali Verma has been the standout performer with the bat, piling up 157 runs in the series so far and consistently providing India with explosive starts. The bowling unit has been equally impressive, with Renuka Singh producing a match-winning spell of 4 for 21 in the third T20I, while Deepti Sharma has chipped in with crucial wickets across the matches.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have struggled to build momentum, posting only modest totals despite fighting contributions from Vishmi Gunaratne and Harshitha Samarawickrama. With India firmly in control, the series has so far been a one-sided affair.
IND-W vs SL-W, 4th T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: December 28; 1:30 pm GMT / 7:00 pm IST
- Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
IND-W vs SL-W Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 29 | India Women won: 23 | Sri Lanka Women won: 05 | No result: 01
Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium is traditionally known to favour batters, with a true surface and a quick outfield that allows runs to flow freely. That said, the venue’s coastal location means weather conditions can have a significant influence on play. High humidity is often a factor, and as the match progresses into the evening, the presence of dew is expected to become increasingly pronounced.
Dew is likely to make bowling difficult in the second innings, particularly for spinners, as gripping the ball becomes a challenge. As a result, captains are expected to prefer bowling first after winning the toss. Chasing under the lights usually offers more comfortable batting conditions, while fielding and bowling later can be tricky due to the wet ball and slippery outfield.
Squads
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, G Kamalini
Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Rashmika Sewwandi, Imesha Dulani, Kawya Kavindi, Nimesha Madushani, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Malsha Shehani, Shashini Gimhani
IND-W vs SL-W, 4th T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Sri Lanka Women’s powerplay score: 30-40
- Sri Lanka Women’s total score: 120-130
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka Women wins the toss and bowls first
- India Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- India Women’s total score: 170-180
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
