India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Women’s T20I: Match details, key players and probable playing XIs

India will be in action in the third T20I of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, December 26.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has already arrived at the venue after securing victories in the first two matches at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, taking a commanding 2–0 lead in the series. With all the remaining matches scheduled at the same venue, India will be eager to capitalise on home conditions and seal an unassailable 3-0 lead.

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India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Women’s T20I: Match details

Match: India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I

Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

Date & Time: Friday, December 26, 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM)

Where to Watch: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Women’s T20I: Key players to watch

India have been dominant with both bat and ball across the first two matches. While there were a few fielding lapses in the opening game, the team showed noticeable improvement in the second encounter.

Shafali Verma has been the standout performer so far and was named Player of the Match for her blistering unbeaten 69 off just 34 balls in the second T20I, guiding India to a comprehensive seven-wicket win. Her explosive power at the top of the order can force Sri Lanka into defensive field placements and potentially take the game away during the powerplay.

Jemimah Rodrigues will continue to anchor the middle order, while vice-captain Smriti Mandhana will be keen to convert her starts into a big score. Mandhana recently crossed the 4,000-run mark in T20Is but has been unable to capitalise fully in the first two matches.

For Sri Lanka, captain Chamari Athapaththu remains the key threat. Known for her ability to dominate the powerplay and play long innings, Athapaththu will look to lead from the front as Sri Lanka attempt to keep the series alive.

Harshitha Samarawickrama has been one of Sri Lanka’s more consistent batters in the series, but she will need to increase her strike rate and turn promising starts into a substantial contribution to support her captain.

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Women’s T20I: Probable Playing XIs

India:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), N Shree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma.

Sri Lanka:
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.

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Women’s T20I: Head-to-Head

India: 4 wins

Sri Lanka: 1 win

With momentum firmly on their side, India will look to continue their dominance, while Sri Lanka face a must-win encounter to keep the series alive.