India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Score, Final (India Women’s National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team): Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana rose to the occasion with a sublime hundred, powering India to a commanding 342/7 against Sri Lanka in the final of the Women’s Tri-Nation ODI Series in Colombo on Sunday.
Battling cramps in humid conditions, Mandhana, who had returned to form with a half-century in India’s last game against South Africa, struck a majestic 116 off 101 deliveries to lay the foundation for India’s imposing total after captain Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bat.
Mandhana’s innings was laced with 15 boundaries and two sixes, including four consecutive fours off Chamari Athapaththu to bring up her 11th ODI hundred in style.
After the early dismissal of Pratika Rawal for 30, Mandhana shifted gears. She brought up her 32nd ODI half-century with a stylish sweep behind square.
Mandhana added 120 runs in 106 deliveries with Harleen Deol (47 off 56; 4×4) for the second wicket to steady the innings before falling while attempting a lofted cover drive.
Mandhana’s dismissal set the stage for a strong finish as Jemimah Rodrigues, coming off a career-best 123 against South Africa, smashed a quick-fire 44 off 29 deliveries (4×4), while Harmanpreet contributed a brisk 41 off 30 (4×4, 1×6) as India piled on 90 runs in the back-10.
There was a brief phase where India looked to lose steam in the final overs, but cameos from Deepti Sharma (20 not out off 14) and Amanjot Kaur (18 off 12) helped them surge past 340.
For Sri Lanka, Sugandika Kumari was the pick of their bowlers with 2/59, while Dewmi Vihanga (2/69) and Malki Madara (2/74) also picked up two wickets each.
Brief Scores: India 342/7 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 116, Harleen Deol 47, Jemimah Rodrigues 44, Harmanpreet Kaur 41; Sugandika Kumari 2/59, Dewmi Vihanga 2/69, Malki Madara 2/74) vs Sri Lanka.