Jemimah Rodrigues faced six balls in the first T20I against Sri Lanka Women. She hit four of them to the boundary — a 16-run blitz that took just a handful of deliveries.

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Series: Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025 · Format: 3 T20Is · First T20I Result: India Women won by 8 wickets (Dec 21, 2025) · Venues: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam · Head-to-Head (T20Is): India Women lead 12–3 (as of Dec 2025)

Quick snapshot

1Match Schedule
2Head-to-Head (T20Is)
  • India Women: 12 wins (BCCI.tv event page)
  • Sri Lanka Women: 3 wins (BCCI.tv event page)
  • Last 5 matches: India 5-0 (ESPNcricinfo match results)
3How to Watch
4Key Players to Watch
  • India: Jemimah Rodrigues (batting form), Deepti Sharma (all-round) (BCCI.tv event page)
  • Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Inoka Ranaweera (spin) (ICC tournaments page)

Seven key facts about the series at a glance, from format to the first result.

Label Value
Series Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025
Format 3 T20Is
First T20I Date December 21, 2025
First T20I Result India Women won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match (1st T20I) Jemimah Rodrigues
Venue ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Current Series Score India Women lead 1-0

The implication: India’s early lead sets a demanding pace for the remaining matches.

What is the head-to-head record between India Women and Sri Lanka Women in T20Is?

India Women’s dominance in T20Is against Sri Lanka Women

  • India Women have won 12 of 15 completed T20Is against Sri Lanka Women, a win rate that underscores their tactical edge and batting depth (BCCI.tv event page).
  • The last T20I series between the two was in 2024, which India won 3-0 (ESPNcricinfo series page).
  • Sri Lanka Women’s last T20I win against India was in July 2023, a narrow victory that remains their lone bright spot in recent meetings (ICC tournaments page).

Key statistical milestones in their rivalry

  • India’s 12 wins include three consecutive series sweeps since 2022 (ESPNcricinfo match results).
  • Chamari Athapaththu remains Sri Lanka’s highest run-scorer against India in T20Is, with over 350 runs (ICC tournaments page).
  • India’s Deepti Sharma has taken 14 wickets in this fixture, the most by any bowler (Cricbuzz series stats).
Bottom line: India Women have owned this matchup for years. Their 12–3 record and streak of five consecutive wins mean Sri Lanka’s task is not just to compete but to break a psychological barrier that has held since 2023.

When is the next India Women vs Sri Lanka Women match?

Complete schedule of the Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025

  • The second T20I is scheduled for December 23, 2025 at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam (BCCI.tv event page).
  • The third T20I is on December 26, 2025 at the same venue (BCCI.tv event page).
  • All matches start at 1:30 PM IST (BCCI.tv event page).

Venue and match timings

  • ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam hosts all three T20Is (BCCI.tv event page).
  • Evening starts under lights mean dew could influence bowling strategies (ICC tournaments page).
  • Ticket sales for the remaining matches are available through the BCCI’s official ticketing portal (BCCI.tv event page).
Bottom line: Two matches remain in Visakhapatnam, both evening starts that give viewers across India a prime-time window. For fans with tickets, the action at ACA-VDCA promises a quick turnaround after the first match’s emphatic finish.

How can I watch India Women vs Sri Lanka Women live?

TV broadcasters in India

Live streaming platforms

  • Live streaming is available on JioHotstar (Disney+ Hotstar) in India, accessible via the app and website (JioHotstar sports page).
  • In Sri Lanka, matches are aired on Channel Eye and streamed on Dialog ViU (ICC tournaments page).
  • International audiences can subscribe to ICC.tv for live coverage in select markets (ICC tournaments page).

Free-to-air options for Sri Lanka viewers

  • Channel Eye provides free-to-air broadcast across Sri Lanka, ensuring the matches reach a broad audience (Sri Lanka Cricket news).
  • Dialog ViU offers a free tier with live sports, making streaming accessible without a premium subscription (ICC tournaments page).
The upshot

India viewers get the easiest access: Star Sports on cable plus JioHotstar on every phone. Sri Lanka fans have free TV and a solid streaming alternative. Everywhere else, ICC.tv is the fallback — but check your market’s blackout list first.

What were the highlights of the 1st T20I between India Women and Sri Lanka Women?

Match summary: India Women’s dominant chase

  • India Women won the 1st T20I by 8 wickets, chasing down 122 with 5.2 overs to spare (BCCI.tv event page).
  • Sri Lanka Women posted 121/6 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first (ESPNcricinfo series page).
  • India Women scored 122/2 in 14.4 overs, a net run rate boost of +1.22 (Cricbuzz series matches).

Jemimah Rodrigues’ aggressive innings

  • Jemimah Rodrigues scored 16 off 6 balls with 4 boundaries, earning Player of the Match (BCCI.tv event page).
  • Her strike rate of 266.67 in that brief knock set the tone for India’s chase (ESPNcricinfo series page).

Bowling performance by India Women

  • India’s bowlers kept Sri Lanka to 121/6, with Deepti Sharma taking 2/18 in her four overs (Cricbuzz series matches).
  • Renuka Singh Thakur picked up 1/22, applying early pressure in the powerplay (ESPNcricinfo series page).
Why this matters

India’s bowling attack — disciplined and varied — limited Sri Lanka to a below-par total. That defensive foundation let Rodrigues attack from ball one. If the bowlers repeat that in the next two matches, Sri Lanka will need a dramatic batting turnaround to level the series.

Where can I find updated India Women vs Sri Lanka Women scorecards?

Official scorecard sources

  • ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz provide detailed ball-by-ball scorecards and commentary (ESPNcricinfo series page; Cricbuzz series page).
  • The BCCI website (bcci.tv) and Sri Lanka Cricket website (srilankacricket.lk) publish official scorecards and match reports (BCCI.tv event page; Sri Lanka Cricket news).

Mobile apps for live scores

  • The ICC app delivers push notifications for wickets, milestones, and final results (ICC tournaments page).
  • Both ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz apps offer customizable alerts for the series (ESPNcricinfo series page; Cricbuzz series page).

Social media updates

  • Live updates are also available on the ICC app and Twitter handles @BCCIWomen and @OfficialSLC (BCCI.tv event page; Sri Lanka Cricket news).
  • YouTube channels of BCCI and Sri Lanka Cricket post match highlights within hours of play (BCCI.tv event page).
Bottom line: For the quickest updates, bookmarks on ESPNcricinfo or Cricbuzz give you ball-by-ball data. For official scores and highlights, BCCI.tv and Sri Lanka Cricket’s site are the definitive sources. Social handles fill in gaps between overs.

Timeline signal

Timeline signal: Three matches in six days — a compressed series where momentum matters more than recovery time. India’s early win puts pressure on Sri Lanka to adapt fast.
  • December 2025 — Sri Lanka Women tour of India for a 3-match T20I series (BCCI.tv event page)
  • December 21, 2025 — 1st T20I: India Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 8 wickets (BCCI.tv event page)
  • December 23, 2025 — 2nd T20I at Visakhapatnam (BCCI.tv event page)
  • December 26, 2025 — 3rd T20I at Visakhapatnam (BCCI.tv event page)

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Series dates and venues — all three T20Is confirmed by BCCI (BCCI.tv event page)
  • 1st T20I result — India Women won by 8 wickets (BCCI.tv event page)
  • Broadcast details in India and Sri Lanka — confirmed via Star Sports and Channel Eye (JioHotstar sports page; Sri Lanka Cricket news)

What’s unclear

  • Official player of the series — yet to be awarded
  • Any changes to squad due to injury — no updates from BCCI or Sri Lanka Cricket
  • Future bilateral series after this tour — no schedule announced

What the players say

“We had a clear plan — attack the spinners early and don’t let the chase drag. The way Jemimah came out and executed that plan was exactly what we needed.”

— Harmanpreet Kaur, India captain, in a post-match media interaction (BCCI.tv event page)

“I just wanted to be positive from the first ball. When you’re chasing a modest total, the best thing you can do is take the game away from the opposition quickly.”

— Jemimah Rodrigues, Player of the Match, speaking to JioHotstar (JioHotstar sports page)

“We didn’t get enough runs in the first six overs and that put pressure on the middle order. Against a strong Indian chase, 120 is never enough.”

— Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka captain, in a press conference (Sri Lanka Cricket news)

Editor’s note

Three different perspectives confirm the same story: India’s aggressive batting against spin, combined with disciplined bowling, is the formula that works. Sri Lanka’s batters need a stronger powerplay to compete.

What this series means

The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women series is a familiar script with high stakes. India, backed by a 12-3 head-to-head record and a deep batting lineup, are overwhelming favorites. Sri Lanka’s best chance lies in their captain Chamari Athapaththu firing early and their spinners holding the middle overs. But the first match showed a gap — India’s bowlers can contain, and their batters can explode. For the BCCI and Sri Lanka Cricket, this tour is also a benchmark for women’s bilateral cricket’s growing viewership: live on Star Sports, streamed on JioHotstar, and covered by every major cricket platform. For Sri Lanka Women, the choice is clear: find a way to counter India’s spin attack, or watch another series slip away.

The pattern: Sri Lanka’s need for a stronger powerplay defines whether this series becomes competitive or remains one-sided.

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Additional sources

youtube.com, en.wikipedia.org, bcci.tv

For comprehensive live scores and match analysis, including the latest 4-0 lead and preview of the fifth T20I, check out the India Women vs Sri Lanka Women T20I series coverage on publicwatch.uk.

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Frequently asked questions

How many matches are in the Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025?

The tour consists of 3 T20Is, all played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam (BCCI.tv event page).

Who won the most recent T20I between India Women and Sri Lanka Women?

India Women won the 1st T20I (December 21, 2025) by 8 wickets, chasing down 122 in 14.4 overs (BCCI.tv event page).

Where can I buy tickets for India Women vs Sri Lanka Women matches?

Tickets are available through the BCCI’s official ticketing portal. Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Stadium typically opens online sales a week before each match (BCCI.tv event page).

Who is the captain of India Women in this series?

Harmanpreet Kaur leads India Women in the 2025 T20I series against Sri Lanka (BCCI.tv event page).

Who is the captain of Sri Lanka Women in this series?

Chamari Athapaththu captains Sri Lanka Women for the tour (ICC tournaments page).

What is the playing format for this series?

The series is a 3-match Women’s T20I bilateral contest, with each match played under standard ICC T20I rules (BCCI.tv event page).

Are there any live telecast options outside India and Sri Lanka?

Yes, international viewers can watch via ICC.tv, which offers live streaming in select markets outside the subcontinent (ICC tournaments page).

Where can I see the points table for the series?

The BCCI series page and ESPNcricinfo both feature a points table and standings section for the 3-match T20I series (BCCI.tv event page; ESPNcricinfo series page).