Key Highlights:
Smriti Mandhana’s 11th ODI Century Powers India Women in Tri-Series Final
In a commanding display of batting prowess, Smriti Mandhana notched her 11th ODI century, scoring 116 runs off 101 balls, to lead India Women to a formidable total in the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on May 11, 2025. Her innings, laced with 15 fours and 2 sixes, laid a solid foundation for India after they opted to bat first.
Mandhana’s century came off 92 balls, marking her ascent to third place in the list of most centuries in Women’s ODIs, surpassing England’s Tammy Beaumont. She now trails only Meg Lanning (15) and Suzie Bates (13) in the all-time list.
India Women’s Batting Highlights
- Pratika Rawal: Opened the innings with Mandhana, contributing 30 runs off 49 balls, including 2 fours.
- Harleen Deol: Partnered with Mandhana for a 120-run stand, scoring 45 runs off 54 balls.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c): Added a quick 41 off 30 balls, hitting 4 fours and 1 six, before being dismissed by Sugandika Kumari.
- Jemimah Rodrigues: Remained unbeaten with a brisk 24 off 16 balls, providing a strong finish to the innings.
India Women reached a total of 267/4 in 42 overs, setting a challenging target for Sri Lanka Women.
Sri Lanka Women’s Bowling Performance
- Dewmi Vihanga: Claimed the crucial wicket of Mandhana, finishing with figures of 2 wickets for 69 runs in her 10 overs.
- Sugandika Kumari: Dismissed Harmanpreet Kaur, conceding 34 runs in her 7 overs.
- Inoka Ranaweera: Took the wicket of Pratika Rawal, giving away 62 runs in her 10-over spell.
Despite their efforts, the Sri Lankan bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batters, who capitalized on scoring opportunities throughout the innings.
What Lies Ahead
With a strong batting performance led by Smriti Mandhana, India Women have set a formidable target in the Tri-Series final. Sri Lanka Women face an uphill task to chase down the total and will need a concerted effort from their top order to stay in contention. The match promises an exciting finish as both teams vie for the Tri-Series title.
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