The Indian batters have set the tone early in games and capitalised consistently, putting Sri Lanka under pressure from the outset.
India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates with former cricketer Anjum Chopra after India won the ICC Women’s World Cup final ODI cricket match against South Africa Women at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday, November 3, 2025. (Photo: IANS/X/@BCCIWomen)
The fifth and final Women’s T20I between India and Sri Lanka will be played on Tuesday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Indian players have been outstanding throughout the series, taking an unassailable 4–0 lead with dominant performances in all four matches so far.
The Indian batters have set the tone early in games and capitalised consistently, putting Sri Lanka under pressure from the outset. However, Sri Lanka showed signs of improvement in the high-scoring fourth T20I, registering their highest-ever Women’s T20I total of 191/6 while chasing India’s 221/2. Although they fell short, the effort marked a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s T20I history.
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Match: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 5th T20I
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 – 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM)
Where to Watch: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
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Fans can watch the fifth T20I live on the JioHotstar app and website. The television broadcast will be available on the Star Sports Network.
The previous two T20Is of the series were played at the same venue, and the surface is expected to favour batters once again. With dew likely to play a role in the evening, the team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.
Shafali Verma has been the standout performer of the series for India, scoring three half-centuries in four matches at a strike rate exceeding 185. In the previous game, she and Smriti Mandhana stitched together a record-breaking 162-run opening partnership, the highest in Women’s T20I history.
Smriti Mandhana recently made history by becoming the fastest woman to reach 10,000 international runs, surpassing Mithali Raj. She is now second only to New Zealand’s Suzie Bates on the list.
Jemimah Rodrigues is expected to return after missing the fourth match due to a mild fever. In the bowling department, Renuka Singh Sharma will be one to watch after her four-wicket haul in the third T20I. Deepti Sharma, meanwhile, continues to provide vital all-round contributions and is just one wicket away from becoming the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I history.
Sri Lanka will be keen to put up a strong fight and avoid a whitewash. Captain Chamari Athapaththu remains their most important all-rounder and a key figure at the top of the order. Much of Sri Lanka’s hopes will rest on her ability to provide a strong start.
Kavisha Dilhari, Sri Lanka’s highest wicket-taker in the series so far, will play a crucial role in trying to rein in India’s aggressive batting lineup.
India:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani
Sri Lanka:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), Kavisha Dilhari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Malsha Shehani, Nimasha Meepage
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