India vs Sri Lanka Women in ODIs has been a one-sided rivalry overall, with India firmly on top. As of May 11, 2025, the two teams have met 35 times, India winning 31, Sri Lanka 3, with 1 no result. The latest Colombo series ended 2–1 in India’s favour, underscoring India’s depth while showing Sri Lanka can still spring a surprise on their day.
Quick Summary (Updated to May 11, 2025)
- Total ODIs: 35
- India Women wins: 31
- Sri Lanka Women wins: 3
- No Result: 1
- Latest series (Colombo, Apr–May 2025): India won 2–1
- Apr 27, 2025: India won by 9 wickets
- May 4, 2025: Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets
- May 11, 2025: India won by 97 runs
India hold a commanding overall lead and also clinched the most recent tri-nation opener series head-to-head leg with a 2–1 result in Colombo.
India vs Sri Lanka Womens Head-to-Head (WODIs)
| Metric | India Women | Sri Lanka Women |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 35 | 35 |
| Wins | 31 | 3 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Biggest win (by runs) | 177 runs (Kurunegala, 2008) | 138 runs (Brabourne, 2013) |
| Biggest win (by wickets) | 10 wickets (multiple times) | 3 wickets (2018, 2025) |
Latest Series Snapshot — Colombo 2025
| Date (2025) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27 | R. Premadasa (Colombo) | India beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets |
| May 4 | R. Premadasa (Colombo) | Sri Lanka beat India by 3 wickets |
| May 11 | R. Premadasa (Colombo) | India beat Sri Lanka by 97 runs |
Series: India 2–1 Sri Lanka
Takeaway: Sri Lanka punched back with a tight chase in the second ODI, but India dominated the bookends with a big chase win and a comprehensive defending-total victory.
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Form Guide (Last 5 ODIs per team)
(Form guide reflects most recent five matches per team from the shared data)
| Team | Wins | Losses | Draw/NR | Simple Win Probability* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40% |
| Sri Lanka Women | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40% |
*A basic indicator from the recent five results — useful for quick context rather than deep prediction.
Since 2017 — ODI Scoring Profile Between These Teams
(From the shared “since 2017” head-to-head snippet)
| Team | Matches (since 2017) | Avg Runs | Max Runs | Min Runs | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 21 | 175.5 | 342 | 71 | 17 |
| Sri Lanka Women | 21 | 157.7 | 278 | 65 | 4 |
What it shows: Even in the recent era, India have maintained a higher scoring ceiling and more wins, though Sri Lanka’s best days (like the 2013 and 2018 upsets and the 2025 chase) underline their ability to surprise.
Landmark Results (WODIs)
- India’s biggest win (runs): 177 runs at Kurunegala (2008).
- Sri Lanka’s biggest win (runs): 138 runs at Brabourne, Mumbai (2013).
- Frequent margin for India: 10-wicket victories appear multiple times, highlighting strong top-order plus bowling control in lopsided games.
- Tightest recent result: Sri Lanka by 3 wickets (Colombo, May 4, 2025) — a reminder that close games do occur, especially in Sri Lankan conditions.
Venue Notes
- Sri Lanka (Colombo/Pallekele/Katunayake, etc.): India have historically traveled well, winning repeatedly in Sri Lanka, but SL’s wins (2018, 2025) both came at home.
- India: The 2013 Brabourne win for Sri Lanka (by 138 runs) is one of SL’s standout away results in this rivalry.
Batting & Bowling Highlights (from shared head-to-head leaders)
While many leaderboards often mix formats, the repeated names below also influence ODI narratives between these teams.
Batting names that stand out in the rivalry context:
- Chamari Athapaththu (SL) — talismanic top-order presence and the engine of Sri Lanka’s high-impact wins.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (IND), Smriti Mandhana (IND), Jemimah Rodrigues (IND), Mithali Raj (IND) — pivotal Indian run-getters across different phases of the rivalry.
Bowling names that shape the contests:
- Ekta Bisht (IND), Poonam Yadav (IND), Radha Yadav (IND), Renuka Singh (IND) — frequent strike options who’ve swung games India’s way.
- Udeshika Prabodhani (SL), Oshadi Ranasinghe (SL) — key Sri Lankan operators who feature whenever SL tighten contests.
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X-Factor Discussion
- India’s X-Factor: Depth. India often win across conditions thanks to multiple match-winners with both bat and ball. When the top order fires and the spinners grip the middle overs, India control the pace of the game.
- Sri Lanka’s X-Factor: Top-order surge. When Sri Lanka’s frontline batters (led by Athapaththu) get a quick start or when their new-ball/early-middle bowlers break India’s top order, the game flips — as seen in 2018 and the nail-biting 2025 chase.
Head-to-Head: Key Takeaways
- Big picture dominance: India lead the rivalry comprehensively (31–3, NR 1).
- Recent competitiveness: Sri Lanka’s wins in 2018 and 2025 prove the gap can close on the day.
- Home influence: Sri Lanka’s best chances have come at home, but India have historically been very strong in Sri Lankan conditions too.
- Momentum now: India took the 2025 Colombo ODIs 2–1, reinforcing their control while acknowledging SL’s fight.
FAQs
Who leads India vs Sri Lanka Women in ODIs?
India, by a large margin.
Latest result between them (ODI)?
India won the May 11, 2025 ODI by 97 runs in Colombo, sealing the series 2–1.
Can Sri Lanka upset India?
Yes — examples include 2013 (Mumbai) and 2018 (Sri Lanka), plus a close 2025 win in Colombo.
