The 1st T20I match between India Women and Sri Lanka Women marks the beginning of a five-match T20I series. This series is an important step for both teams as they prepare for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in England next year.
India Women are coming into this series with high confidence after winning the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, while Sri Lanka Women will be looking to challenge the hosts in Indian conditions.
The match will be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday, December 21, starting at 7:00 PM IST.
IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I Match Details
| Match | IND-W vs SL-W, 1st T20I |
|---|---|
| Series | Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025-26 |
| Date | December 21, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
IND-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
India Women have dominated Sri Lanka Women in T20 cricket over the years.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India Women | 20 |
| Sri Lanka Women | 5 |
| No Result / Tied | 1 |
This clearly shows India’s strong hold over Sri Lanka in the shortest format.
Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Recent Results |
|---|---|
| India Women | W, W, L, W, L |
| Sri Lanka Women | L, L, W, L, NR |
India Women look more settled and consistent compared to Sri Lanka Women.
Pitch & Weather Report – Vizag
Weather Conditions
- Temperature: 22–24°C
- Humidity: 60–65%
- Rain Chances: No rain expected
Pitch Behaviour
- The pitch at Vizag is batting-friendly
- The ball comes nicely onto the bat
- Spinners can get some help as the match progresses
Chasing Record at This Ground
- Teams batting second have won 70% of the matches
ACA-VDCA Stadium T20I Stats (Women)
| Record | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 10 |
| Batting First Wins | 3 |
| Batting Second Wins | 7 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 128 |
| Highest Score | 209/8 (India vs Australia) |
| Lowest Score | 82 all out |
This venue generally supports teams chasing targets.
Probable Playing XI
India Women (Expected XI)
- Shefali Verma
- Smriti Mandhana
- Harleen Deol
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Arundhati Reddy
- Sneh Rana
- Kranti Goud
- Renuka Singh
Sri Lanka Women (Expected XI)
- Hasini Perera
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Chamari Athapaththu (c)
- Nilakshika Silva
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk)
- Kawya Kavindi
- Malsha Shehani
- Malki Madara
- Inoka Ranaweera
Key Players to Watch
India Women
- Smriti Mandhana – Consistent opener and strong against spin
- Harmanpreet Kaur – Big-match player and leader
- Deepti Sharma – All-round impact with bat and ball
Sri Lanka Women
- Chamari Athapaththu – Match-winner and backbone of the team
- Kavisha Dilhari – Useful all-round option
- Hasini Perera – Aggressive start at the top
IND-W vs SL-W Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
India Women start this match as clear favourites.
They have:
- A stronger batting lineup
- More depth in bowling
- Excellent home record
- Better head-to-head dominance
Sri Lanka Women will rely heavily on Chamari Athapaththu, but overall, they lack consistency against top-ranked teams, especially in Indian conditions.
Match Prediction: India Women to win the 1st T20I
Injury Update
| Team | Injury Status |
|---|---|
| India Women | No injury concerns |
| Sri Lanka Women | No injury concerns |
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Final Verdict
With home advantage, better form, and stronger squad balance, India Women are expected to begin the series with a convincing win in Visakhapatnam.
