Sri Lanka Women vs India Women — T20I, December , 2025:
Preview, Details, Telecast, Teams, Predictions & More
The Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team continues its tour of India for a five-match Women’s T20 International (WT20I) series in December 2025. After two commanding victories in the first two matches, India Women hold a 2-0 lead heading into the third T20I on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
This article breaks down everything you need to know — including match details, broadcast info (India & UAE), possible playing XIs, head-to-head history, team form guides, pitch/weather analysis, tactical approaches, and what this matchup means in the broader context of women’s international cricket.
Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka Women vs India Women — 3rd T20I (5-match series)
Series: Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025/26
Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Day / Time:
- India Standard Time (IST): 7:00 PM
- UAE Time (GST): 4:30 PM (UAE is 2.5 hours behind India)
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India
This night fixture is scheduled to begin under floodlights, with first ball aimed for 19:00 IST — meaning a moderately late finish around 21:45–22:15 local time depending on play.
In India, the temperature at this time of year typically hovers in the mid-20s (Celcius) at night, with clear skies expected — ideal for a full game.
Live Telecast & Streaming Details
India & Subcontinent
The 3rd T20I will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network across India and neighboring territories. Live streaming will be available on JioCinema / Jio Hotstar (app & web) — the official streaming partner for BCCI-sanctioned international matches in India.
Sri Lanka & Overseas
In Sri Lanka, the match may be shown live on Talent TV or local broadcasters carrying BCCI women’s tours. Viewers outside India/Sri Lanka should check local listings, as broadcasters vary by territory.
For fans in the UAE, live coverage may also be available via Star Sports channels carried on satellite networks or via streaming platforms that carry Star’s feeds — local confirmation is recommended closer to match time.
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Series Context
Sri Lanka Women arrived in India for a multi-match T20I series designed to sharpen skills ahead of future ICC events and world championships. India — currently one of the world’s top women’s T20 sides — secured convincing wins in the opening two matches:
- 1st WT20I (Dec 21, Visakhapatnam): India won by 8 wickets — successfully chasing 121 against Sri Lanka.
- 2nd WT20I (Dec 23, Visakhapatnam): India won by 7 wickets — completing another smooth chase with overs to spare.
With a 2–0 lead, India are aiming to extend their advantage to 3–0 — and potentially seal the series before the final two games in Thiruvananthapuram on December 28 and December 30.
In the first two games, India’s performances showcased both batting firepower and bowling discipline — and their depth again looks poised to trouble Sri Lanka across the park.
Head-to-Head (India Women vs Sri Lanka Women)
Across WT20Is historically (including all encounters up to this series), India Women hold a strong winning advantage:
- Total WT20I matches played: 28+
- India Women wins: ~22
- Sri Lanka Women wins: ~5
- No Result: ~1
(Head-to-head win %: India ~81.48%, Sri Lanka ~18.52%)
Women’s T20Is between these two have often tilted India’s way — reflecting India’s typically stronger batting depth and bowling variations. Recent results from this series continue that trend, with back-to-back Indian wins.
Predicted Playing XIs
India Women — Expected XI
(India generally fields a strong core of experienced and emerging players)
- Smriti Mandhana (vc) — left-handed opener
- Shafali Verma — explosive top order
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c) — captain & all-round threat
- Jemimah Rodrigues — middle order power
- Deepti Sharma — all-round spinner + batter
- Richa Ghosh (wk) — wicketkeeper batter
- Amanjot Kaur — power batting option
- Kranti Gaud / Sneh Rana — bowling/all-round depth
- Renuka Singh Thakur — strike fast bowler
- Shree Charani — spin bowling option
- Vaishnavi Sharma — pace support
This XI combines attacking batting with a balanced bowling unit. Deepti Sharma’s fitness return adds significant all-round value ahead of the 3rd T20I.
India may tweak the order to balance conditions and opposition bowling matchups.
Sri Lanka Women — Expected XI
(Sri Lanka often relies on experienced leaders blended with youth)
- Vishmi Gunaratne — top batting
- Chamari Athapaththu (c) — captain & main run scorer
- Harshitha Samarawickrama — key middle order
- Hasini Perera — support bat
- Kavisha Dilhari — all-round spin option
- Nilakshi de Silva — spin option
- Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk) — keeper batter
- Rashmika Sewwandi / Imesha Dulani — batting depth
- Kawya Kavindi — seam or spin support
- Nimesha Madushani / Inoka Ranaweera — bowling depth
- Malsha Shehani / Shashini Gimhani — additional bowling options
Sri Lanka’s batting largely depends on Athapaththu, with others playing supporting roles.
Predicted lineups are based on recent matchday squads and common personnel used throughout the series.
Key Players to Watch
India Women
- Smriti Mandhana: Stylish stroke-maker and run accumulator
- Shafali Verma: Aggressive opener capable of rapid starts
- Harmanpreet Kaur: Captain and pivotal batter
- Jemimah Rodrigues: Middle order anchor with big-hitting ability
- Deepti Sharma: All-rounder and spin control specialist
- Renuka Singh Thakur: Strike bowler with pace and consistency
Sri Lanka Women
- Chamari Athapaththu: Sri Lanka’s most experienced batter and leader
- Harshitha Samarawickrama: Top batting contributor
- Kavisha Dilhari: Spin bowling threat
- Inoka Ranaweera: Senior bowling control option
Tactical Insight & Match Outlook
India’s Strategy
India’s success in T20Is has stemmed from powerful top-order batting, strong death bowling, and balanced spin pace mix. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma ensure aggressive starts, while Jemimah and Harmanpreet provide solidity when needed.
The bowling unit — led by Renuka Singh Thakur and supported by spin options like Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani — typically restricts scoring and takes crucial breakthroughs. India’s fielding standards remain an edge, often making fine margins count.
Sri Lanka’s Challenge
Sri Lanka’s key challenge is building partnerships and preventing big collapses against India’s disciplined bowlers. While Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama can anchor innings, swift acceleration against quality bowling remains an area for improvement.
Their bowling group must find consistency — especially in the middle overs — to curb India’s run flow.
Pitch & Weather Analysis
Pitch: Thiruvananthapuram usually features a balanced wicket with good early bounce and assistance for bowlers early on. Day-night matches can see dew later, making chasing potentially favorable.
Weather: Forecast for Dec 26 evening looks excellent with mild temperatures (mid-20°C) and low rain risk — ideal for a full game.
Head-to-Head World Records & Records vs Sri Lanka
In overall WT20I history, India Women boast a high winning rate against Sri Lanka Women — around 80% success based on available head-to-head data.
Recent matches in this series reinforce that pattern, with India dominating the first two T20Is comfortably.
Match Predictions
Given India’s commanding form, depth, and home advantage, most analysts and prediction models favor India Women to clinch the 3rd T20I as well. Many expect India’s batting firepower to eclipse the totals set by Sri Lanka, while India’s bowling units consistently defend or restrict runs across all phases.
However, cricket is unpredictable — and if Sri Lanka finds early breakthroughs or posts a competitive score, pressure on India’s middle order could test their chase temperament.
Conclusion
The 3rd T20I between Sri Lanka Women and India Women on December 26, 2025 promises an engaging clash — not just for result but for tactical nuance, individual battles, and momentum in the series.
India, strong favorites, look to capitalize on early series dominance, while Sri Lanka will aim to upset the narrative and spark a comeback.
Date & Time: December 26, 2025 — 7:00 PM IST / 4:30 PM UAE
Telecast: Star Sports + JioCinema / Hotstar (India)
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Prediction: India Women likely to extend series lead.
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