Archive · 31 Dec 2025
India women clinch 5-0 T20I series sweep
The India women's cricket team played their last match against Sri Lanka in a series of five T20 games.
They scored 175 runs but lost seven players.
Their captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, scored 68 runs to help the team.
Another player, Arundhati Reddy, scored 27 runs quickly at the end.
The team had a tough start, losing their first two batters early.
But Harmanpreet and Amanjot Kaur worked together to make a good score.
Sri Lanka tried hard but could only score 160 runs.
India won the match by 15 runs and completed a 5-0 series sweep.
Deepti Sharma became the highest wicket-taker in women's T20Is during the match.
India scored 175/7 in their 20 overs, with Harmanpreet Kaur top-scoring with 68 runs.
Arundhati Reddy contributed a quick 27 not out off 11 balls to boost India's total.
India lost their first two batters, Shafali Verma (5) and G Kamalini (12), early in the innings.
Sri Lanka fought back with half-centuries from Hasini Perera (65) and Imesha Dulani (50) but fell short at 160/7.
India won the match by 15 runs, completing a 5-0 series whitewash, and Deepti Sharma became the highest wicket-taker in women's T20Is.
- Who
- India women's cricket team
- What
- Defeated Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth T20I to complete a 5-0 series whitewash
- When
- Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Where
- Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To conclude the T20I series and end the year on a high note
- Match
- Fifth and final T20I
- Venue
- Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- India's Total
- 175/7 in 20 overs
- Sri Lanka's Total
- 160/7 in 20 overs
- Harmanpreet Kaur's Score
- 68 off 43 balls
- Arundhati Reddy's Score
- 27 not out off 11 balls
- Top Wicket-Taker (India)
- Deepti Sharma (1/28, became highest wicket-taker in women's T20Is)
- Top Sri Lankan Batsmen
- Hasini Perera (65), Imesha Dulani (50)
- Top Sri Lankan Bowlers
- Chamari Athapaththu (2/21), Kavisha Dilhari (2/11)
- India's Opening Pair
- G Kamalini (12) and Shafali Verma (5)
Sources
ICC T20I rankings: Shafali Verma climbs to 6th in batters’ list, Deepti Sharma remains on top in bowlers’ list
Shafali Verma closes in on top spot in ICC Women’s T20I rankings
PIX: Harmanpreet's fifty rallies India to 175 vs Sri Lanka
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma becomes highest wicket-taker in women’s T20I history
Deepti Sharma overtakes Australian Megan Schutt for WT20I world record; closes in on legendary fellow Jhulan Goswami
Harmanpreet leads India”s 15-run win over SL in 5th T20I, 5-0 series triumph
India women beat Sri Lanka women in final T20I to complete 5–0 series whitewash
Harmanpreet, bowlers help India beat SL by 15 runs; win T20I series 5-0
IND-W vs SL-W, 5th T20I: India women clinch 15-run victory to complete 5-0 sweep
IND vs SL 5th T20I HIGHLIGHTS: India beat Sri Lanka by 15 runs in final T20I, complete 5-0 clean sweep
IND vs SL 5th T20I: How captain Harmanpreet Kaur guided India to 5-0 series win over Sri Lanka
Harmanpreet Kaur stars as India complete 5-0 T20I whitewash over Sri Lanka
Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025
Harmanpreet Leads India's 15-run Win Over SL in 5th T20I, 5-0 Series Triumph
Harmanpreet Kaur Equals Mithali Raj's Record Of Most POTM Awards For India In Women's T20Is
5th T20I: Deepti Sharma becomes Women’s T20Is’ leading wicket-taker
India Star Deepti Sharma Creates History In Women's T20Is, Surpasses Megan Schutt To Register Rare Milestone
ICC Women’s T20I rankings: Shafali, Renuka rise; Deepti remains No. 1
India defeat SL by 15 runs; sweep T20I series 5-0
Deepti says it feels amazing to hear she’s T20I leading wicket-taker
