India’s deep batting depth and experienced players were instrumental in dominating early games against Sri Lanka, but their resilience and gradual improvement added another element to their rivalry.
India overcame a middle-order collapse to defeat Sri Lanka by 59 runs during their rain-affected World Cup opening game at Guwahati. Amanjot Kaur hit 51 while Deepti Sharma grabbed three wickets to help seal their win, as highlighted in the India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Sri Lanka Women Match Scorecard.
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Score Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | 5th T20I | Thiruvananthapuram | India won by 15 runs | India 175/7 vs Sri Lanka 160/7 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 3rd T20I | Thiruvananthapuram | India won by 8 wickets | Sri Lanka 112/7 vs India 115/2 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 2nd T20I | Visakhapatnam | India won by 7 wickets | Sri Lanka 128/9 vs India 129/3 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 1st T20I | Visakhapatnam | India won by 8 wickets | Sri Lanka 121/6 vs India 122/2 |
| Jul 28, 2024 | Asia Cup Final | Dambulla | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets | India 165/6 vs Sri Lanka 167/2 (ESPN) |
India vs. Sri Lanka
Indian has long held an advantage in this rivalry against Sri Lanka, yet Sri Lanka have managed to fight back with consistent wins over time.
This timeline shows how this contest has changed from lopsided games into exciting close contests over time. India’s superior batting strength and sharp spin bowling has proven hard to match but Sri Lankan resilience and growth make this rivalry all the more interesting to follow.
India and Sri Lanka Women had an intense rivalry from 2010-14 in ODIs. India were dominant during this phase due to a combination of their superior batting abilities and reliable spin bowling from Ekta Bisht and Poonam Yadav, winning most games by large margins.
After competing more seriously at the 2020 ICC T20 World Cup and 2025 May tri-series tri-series matches (ODI tri-series being used as benchmark), Sri Lanka began competing more seriously against India; with improved batting skills from players like Kavisha Dilhari and Nilakshika Silva becoming more visible on an international stage and eventually reducing India’s average winning margin to under 60 runs on average per match – before going into decline since 2025 May tri series saw Sri Lanka reduce India’s average winning margin to below 60 runs in every match-up between.
After an initially slow start, Sri Lanka has made steady strides forward over the last three to four years in this India Women vs Sri Lanka Women series.
After becoming more competitive against India than in previous series, due largely to improved young players like Chamari Athapaththu’s match-winning innings and her growing leadership role, they have seen substantial improvement against India Women – particularly T20Is.
Indian have recently had more success against Sri Lanka in ODIs; however, Sri Lanka have managed to cause several upsets in this format due to more consistent play in their second innings and taking greater risks during powerplay sessions; which have paid dividends.
India are generally favoured to win both ODI and T20 series against Sri Lanka, but both teams remain evenly matched on neutral grounds. Their rivalry should grow increasingly heated over time as both teams invest in young talent while employing modern training methods; players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Chamari Athapaththu provide thrilling cricket to fans to enjoy.
