Mumbai, December 20: Indian Women’s Cricket Team will return to their international action as they host Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team in a five-match T20I series starting Sunday (December 20), after their historic ODI Women’s World Cup triumph.
The contest marks India’s first home series after lifting the world cup title last month and also serves as an early build-up towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Check Venues
Matches: 5 T20Is
Dates: December 21 to December 30
Venues:
1st & 2nd T20Is: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
3rd to 5th T20Is: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
All matches will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
India Look to Carry World Cup Momentum
Several stars from India’s World Cup-winning squad headline the 15-member team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain and Deepti Sharma, the Player of the Series at the World Cup, continuing her key all-rounder role.
Head coach Amol Mazumdar has also used the series to test new talent. 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini has earned her maiden call-up, replacing Yastika Bhatia, who is currently rehabilitating from an ACL injury. Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma, the leading wicket-taker in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2025, has also been rewarded with a national debut.
India last featured in a T20I series in July, clinching a hard-fought 3-2 win against England away from home.
Sri Lanka Eye Strong Preparation Under Athapaththu
Sri Lanka, captained by the experienced Chamari Athapaththu, arrive in India after last playing a T20I series in March, where they held New Zealand to a 1-1 draw following a rain-affected decider. The tour provides crucial match practice as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Head-to-head & Rankings
Overall T20I record: India lead 20-5 (1 No Result)
Last meeting: T20 World Cup 2024, Dubai – India won by 82 runs
Current T20I rankings: India – 3rd | Sri Lanka – 7th
Full schedule (IST)
Dec 21, Sunday: 1st T20I – 7:00 PM
Dec 23, Tuesday: 2nd T20I – 7:00 PM
Dec 26, Friday: 3rd T20I – 7:00 PM
Dec 28, Sunday: 4th T20I – 7:00 PM
Dec 30, Tuesday: 5th T20I – 7:00 PM
Where to watch live in India
Live streaming: JioHotstar app & website
Live telecast: Star Sports Network
Squads
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma.
Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika De Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Nimesha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara.
With form, rankings and future World Cup preparation on the line, the IND W vs SLW T20I series promises competitive cricket as India begin their home season as reigning world champions.