India delivered a commanding performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup, taking a crucial step towards the semifinals. The victory, their biggest in T20 World Cup history by margin of runs, not only avenged their earlier Asia Cup loss but also gave India a significant Net Run Rate (NRR) boost, overtaking New Zealand. Sri Lanka, with this loss, have been eliminated from the competition.
India’s top order finally clicked, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashing 52* off 27 balls, Smriti Mandhana contributing 50 off 38, and Shafali Verma setting the tone with a quick 43. The Indian team posted a formidable 172/3, the highest total in the tournament so far. In reply, Sri Lanka struggled right from the start, losing early wickets, and were eventually bowled out for 90, thanks to superb bowling from Asha Sobhana and Arundhati Reddy, both finishing with 3 wickets.
India’s innings started cautiously before Mandhana and Shafali accelerated, combining for a 98-run opening stand. After their dismissals, Harmanpreet took charge, hitting a rapid half-century to propel India to a challenging total. Sri Lanka’s chase never got off the ground, with Renuka Thakur and Shreyanka Patil making early breakthroughs. India’s bowlers applied constant pressure, and Sri Lanka crumbled under the scoreboard pressure.
India now stand in a strong position heading into the final round of group matches, with their
NRR advantage potentially proving crucial.
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