A warm Visakhapatnam evening, a packed ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, and India Women once again stamping their authority.
The second T20I of the five-match series followed a familiar script — pressure from ball one, calm with the bat, and another clean finish. After winning the first T20, India came out knowing a series grip was there for the taking. By the end of the night, that grip tightened further.
India Women tighten the series grip in Visakhapatnam
India Women made it two wins from two as they defeated Sri Lanka Women by 7 wickets in the second T20I at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
Having already taken a 1–0 lead in the five-match series, this victory pushed India firmly into the driving seat.
Toss sets the tone
Winning the toss, India Women chose to bowl first — a decision that paid dividends under the lights.
The Indian bowlers were sharp, disciplined, and relentless from the outset, never allowing Sri Lanka to break free.
Sri Lanka struggle for momentum
Sri Lanka Women posted 128/9 in 20 overs, a total that always felt a touch light on a good batting surface.
Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama tried to steady the innings, but wickets at regular intervals kept Sri Lanka on the back foot. India’s bowling unit worked in pairs — one end attacking, the other squeezing runs.
Kavya Kavindi and Malki Madara were among the runs, but boundaries were hard to come by when it mattered most. The innings never truly found top gear.
Calm chase, measured response
India’s reply was all about control.
Smriti Mandhana set the tone with fluent strokeplay, timing the ball sweetly and ensuring the asking rate never became a concern. Jemimah Rodrigues followed with busy, confident batting, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Once the early nerves settled, the chase looked increasingly one-sided. Harmanpreet Kaur added stability, and the finishing touches were calmly applied as India reached 129/3 in 11.5 overs.
No drama. No rush. Just professional execution.
Big moments that shaped the match
- Early breakthroughs that halted Sri Lanka’s momentum
- Tight middle-over bowling that forced risky shots
- Mandhana’s assurance at the top, setting the tempo
- A chase completed with more than eight overs to spare
Series picture
With this win, India now lead the five-match T20I series 2–0, having already taken the first game comfortably.
Momentum is firmly with the hosts, while Sri Lanka face a must-win situation heading into the third T20.
