Jemimah’s Fifty, Sri Lanka’s Misses — A One-Sided Start to the T20I Series
India Women sent a strong statement as they defeated Sri Lanka Women by 8 wickets in the 1st T20I of the series on December 27, 2025, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The match was less a contest and more a showcase of India’s growing dominance in women’s cricket.
🏏 IND W vs SL W – 1st T20I | Short Scorecard
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Date: 27 December 2025
Sri Lanka Women Struggle with the Bat
121/6 (20 overs)
Powerplay: 31/1
Top Scorers:
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V. Gunarathne – 33
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H. Samarawickrama – 19
India Women
122/2 (14.4 overs)
Run Rate: 8.32
Top Scorers:
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Jemimah Rodrigues – 50 (34 balls, 7×4)
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Support from top order
Notably, power-hitters like Richa Ghosh and all-rounders like Deepti Sharma didn’t even get a chance to bat — a sign of how dominant the top order was.
🏆 Result
India Women won by 8 wickets
⭐ Player of the Match
Jemimah Rodrigues
📊 Series Momentum & What’s Next
This victory gives India a commanding start to the 5-match T20I series and builds confidence after their strong performances in recent international fixtures, including earlier World Cup clashes.
For Sri Lanka, the warning signs are clear:
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Fielding errors
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Conservative batting approach
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Inability to apply pressure during the chase
All eyes now turn to the 2nd T20I, where Sri Lanka will look to bounce back and avoid falling further behind in the series.
India didn’t just win — they dominated.
And if this match is any indication, the series could be a long one for Sri Lanka.