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Smriti Mandhana’s Century and Sneh Rana’s 4-Fer Guide India to Tri-Series Glory in Colombo
Dominant India Women Outclass Sri Lanka by 97 Runs in Final Showdown
The Indian women’s cricket team concluded their Sri Lanka tour on a high note with a commanding 97-run victory over the hosts in the tri-nation series final held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday (May 11, 2025). The emphatic win was orchestrated by Smriti Mandhana’s majestic century and Sneh Rana’s decisive four-wicket haul, sealing India’s triumph in the tournament.
Mandhana’s Elegant Ton Powers India to Massive Total
India’s batting display was a spectacle of class and control. The innings was anchored by Smriti Mandhana, who carved her 11th ODI hundred with a sublime knock of 116 runs, laced with 15 boundaries and two sixes. Her fluent strokeplay dominated the middle overs and gave India the platform for a towering total of 342/7 in 50 overs.
Strong Opening and Middle-Order Contributions
Mandhana shared a 70-run opening partnership with young Pratika Rawal before Inoka Ranaweera ended the stand. However, that only spurred Mandhana to accelerate further. She stitched a 120-run second-wicket stand with Harleen Deol, who made a confident 47. India’s top and middle-order flourished, with contributions from:
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Harleen Deol – 47 (4 boundaries)
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Harmanpreet Kaur – 42 (4 boundaries)
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Jemimah Rodrigues – 41 (4 boundaries)
The momentum was carried forward in the final overs by Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma, whose quick cameos lifted India beyond 340, a score that proved to be more than enough on the day.
Sneh Rana’s Spell Ends Sri Lanka’s Hopes
Early Breakthroughs and Steady Pressure
Chasing 343, Sri Lanka’s hopes of staying in the game were dented early as Amanjot Kaur removed opener Hasini Perera for a duck. Though Vishmi Gunaratne (36) and Chamari Athapaththu (51) tried to stabilize the innings, the scoreboard pressure kept mounting.
India’s bowling, spearheaded by Sneh Rana, maintained a stranglehold over the hosts. Rana, who had started the series with a four-wicket haul, fittingly ended it with 4 for 32 to dismantle the Sri Lankan middle and lower order. Her spell included the key wickets of Athapaththu and Nilakshi de Silva (48), the two batters who looked capable of mounting a challenge.
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Two run-outs and a first-ball dismissal of Malki Madara by Rana confirmed India’s supremacy as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 245 in 48.2 overs.
Summary of Key Performances
Brief Scorecard
India Women: 342/7 in 50 overs
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Smriti Mandhana – 116
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Harleen Deol – 47
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Sugandika Kumari – 2/59
Sri Lanka Women: 245 in 48.2 overs
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Chamari Athapaththu – 51
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Nilakshi de Silva – 48
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Sneh Rana – 4/32
India’s Well-Rounded Triumph Highlights Growing Depth
The final showcased India’s growing depth in women’s cricket, with not just the senior players, but also the younger names like Pratika Rawal and Amanjot Kaur stepping up. Smriti Mandhana’s consistency as an opener and Sneh Rana’s control with the ball continue to prove pivotal for India’s ODI ambitions.
With this commanding victory, India not only lifted the tri-series title but also sent a strong message ahead of the ICC Women’s Championship fixtures. The balance in their lineup—powerful batting, effective spin, and disciplined fielding—could be the winning formula they carry into future international challenges.
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