India Women hold a commanding 1-0 lead in this five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka Women after a clinical eight-wicket victory in the opener at Visakhapatnam. The second T20I offers Sri Lanka a chance to strike back and level the series, while India aim to build unassailable momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup buildup.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd T20I, Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025/26. The match takes place on December 23, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM IST (local time) at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam’s pitch starts slower, aiding spinners early before dew eases batting in the second innings, with chasing the smarter option as seen in the first game where India cruised home. Par scores sit around 120-140 on this balanced surface with large boundaries. Weather stays clear and pleasant, temperatures 24-27°C, humidity near 65%, very low rain risk, but moderate-to-high dew factor.
This clash carries weight as India shake off any ODI World Cup hangover, using the series to fine-tune for next year’s T20 World Cup, while Sri Lanka seek redemption after folding for 121/6 in the opener. India’s dominant chase highlighted their depth, but dropped catches exposed fielding frailties that could bite against sharper sides. Sri Lanka must fire collectively to avoid a series whitewash early.
Head-to-Head
India Women lead the T20I record 21-5 over 27 matches against Sri Lanka Women, with one tie or no-result. Recent form tilts heavily India’s way: they won the last five encounters, including the 1st T20I (122/2 beat 121/6), ICC T20 World Cup (172/3 beat 90), Asia Cup (165/6 lost? wait no, sources confirm India wins in last 4 prior), Asian Games, and another Asia Cup game.
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India Women Analysis
India’s batting clicked in the opener with Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 69 off 44 anchoring an eight-wicket romp, backed by Smriti Mandhana’s 25 and a tight bowling effort restricting Sri Lanka. Strengths lie in explosive top order, allround depth from Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur, plus spin variety; weaknesses show in sloppy fielding with five drops. Key players: Rodrigues (match-winner), Harmanpreet Kaur (captain’s nous), Deepti (middle-overs control). Recent momentum: flawless chase with 32 balls spare.
Sri Lanka Women Analysis
Sri Lanka struggled at 121/6 despite Vishmi Gunaratne’s 39, lacking partnerships and firepower against India’s bowlers. Strengths include Chamari Athapaththu’s aggression and Harshitha Samarawickrama’s stability; weaknesses plague the middle order and death bowling under dew. Key players: Athapaththu (top-order spark), Gunaratne (emerging talent), Inoka Ranaweera (spin guile). Recent form: winless in last five T20Is vs India, needing a collective revival.
Probable XIs
India Women Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Goud, Shree Charani
Sri Lanka Women Probable XI: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuythyangana (WK), Inoka Ranaweera, Malki Madara, Kawya Kavindi, Shashini Gimhani
Prediction
India Women should seal a 2-0 lead, leveraging superior form, home conditions favoring chases, and squad depth despite fielding lapses—expect another comfortable win by 20-30 runs or 5-7 wickets.