The Indian women’s cricket team is back on the field just weeks after lifting the ODI World Cup, and the focus now shifts firmly to the shortest format. India Women Cricket Team take on Sri Lanka Women Cricket Team in the first T20I of a five-match series on Sunday, December 21, in Visakhapatnam. With the T20 World Cup next year firmly in sight, this series marks an important step in India’s preparation.
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IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I: Match Details at a Glance
- Match: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st T20I
- Date: Sunday, December 21
- Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
- Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
Where to Watch IND-W vs SL-W Live on TV in India
Fans can catch the live television broadcast of the opening T20I on the Star Sports Network, which continues to be the official TV partner for India’s home international matches.
IND-W vs SL-W Live Streaming: OTT Details
For online viewers, the match will be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar app and website. The platform will offer live coverage along with match highlights and replays.
India Aim to Build Momentum After World Cup Triumph
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India have largely retained their core group from the recent ODI World Cup win. The selectors have, however, added a fresh touch to the squad. Young wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini and 19-year-old left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma are in line for potential debuts.
The return of pace spearhead Renuka Singh Thakur adds further strength to India’s bowling attack, while the absence of injured Yastika Bhatia has opened up opportunities for newcomers to step in.
Sri Lanka Look to Upset Hosts Under Athapaththu
Sri Lanka arrive in India under the leadership of veteran all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu, with Harshitha Samarawickrama as her deputy. The visitors have also named a few fresh faces, including the uncapped Nimesha Madushani, as they look to test their depth against a formidable Indian side.
Team Squads
India Women:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh, G Kamalini, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma
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Sri Lanka Women:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika De Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Nimesha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara
With home conditions, crowd support, and a settled core, India will start as favourites. But Sri Lanka, led by Athapaththu’s experience, will be keen to make a strong early statement in the series.
