IND-W vs SL-W Match Prediction : 1st Match, Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025
IND-W vs SL-W Win Probability
83%
India Women
17%
Sri Lanka Women
India Women To Win, 1.13
India Women enter this series in supreme form, having won four of their last five encounters against Sri Lanka.
Containing the likes of Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues will require a Herculean effort from a Lankan bowling unit that has struggled recently
India possesses a psychological edge, boasting an overwhelming win record against Sri Lanka in the T20I format
IND-W vs SL-W Betting Tips
Indian batters to score more than five runs in the first over of their first innings
In the T20 format, maximizing the Powerplay is non-negotiable. With aggressive openers likely to take strike, we expect the Indian batters to attack the new ball immediately to settle early nerves. Back them to clear the ropes or find the gaps to breach the 5-run mark in the opening over.
The first dismissal of the contest to be caught
With field restrictions in place during the Powerplay, opening batters often look to clear the infield with aerial shots. This high-risk approach significantly increases the chances of a mistimed lofted shot. Consequently, a catch is statistically the most probable method for the first wicket to fall.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
India Women
N/A
Sri Lanka Women
N/A
The Sri Lankan Women's team arrives in India for a five-match T20I series, looking to upset the hosts. The series opener kicks off tomorrow at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Below, we break down the match predictions, betting value, and probable playing XIs.
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India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Head-to-Head Record
Historically, this has been a one-sided rivalry. The two nations have faced off 24 times in T20Is, with India winning 19 matches compared to just five victories for Sri Lanka.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live-streaming and Broadcast
IND-W vs SL-W T20Is are on Star Sports TV with live streaming on JioHotstar in India.
In Sri Lanka, the series is on free-to-air Talent TV.
In most other major cricket nations (UK, Australia, NZ, South Africa, North America), coverage is either via the local pay-TV partner that carries India home cricket (Sky, Fox/Kayo, SuperSport, Willow) or directly on ICC.tv where no local rights holder exists, so viewers should check local listings or ICC.tv for confirmation.
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.
IND-W vs SL-W Team Previews
India Women
India enters this contest with confidence, having secured victories in three of their last five T20Is. Despite a recent loss to England, the management is using this series to test their bench strength. While seasoned campaigners like Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav miss out, exciting teenage talents Vaishnavi Sharma and G Kamalini have been handed debut call-ups.
Smriti Mandhana remains the lynchpin of the batting order. She is in imperious form, amassing 470 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 47 and a strike rate of 141.56. She is ably supported by Jemimah Rodrigues, who has contributed 265 runs in her last 10 outings.
On the bowling front, Deepti Sharma continues to be the primary threat, claiming 15 wickets in her last 10 games. She will be supported by Shree Charani, who has impressed with 10 wickets in her previous five matches.
India Women Expected Playing 11
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani.
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Sri Lanka Women
The visitors are going through a rough patch, having lost three of their last five T20Is, with their last victory dating back to March against New Zealand.
In an attempt to change their fortunes, Sri Lanka has fielded a new-look squad featuring Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, and Rashmika Sewwandi. However, they will still rely heavily on veteran spinner Inoka Ranaweera for control.
With the bat, Harshitha Samarawickrama is the key, having scored 284 runs in her last 10 matches at a healthy average of 40.57. Captain Chamari Athapaththu remains the team's MVP, contributing 193 runs and 8 wickets in her last eight games.
Sri Lanka Women Expected Playing 11
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), Malsha Shehani, Kawya Kavindi, Inoka Ranaweera, Malki Madara, Shashini Gimhani.
IND-W vs SL-W Toss Prediction
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium has hosted six Women's T20Is, and the trend is clear: teams chasing have won four times. Given the dew factor and the comfort of knowing the target, we predict the captain winning the toss will opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The surface in Visakhapatnam generally offers a fair contest between bat and ball. However, the venue has relatively large boundaries, which brings the bowlers into the game as batters must time the ball perfectly to clear the ropes.
The weather forecast is clear, ensuring a full 40 overs of uninterrupted play.
IND-W vs SL-W: Who Will Win?
The gap in quality and current form between the two sides is significant. India Women are not only playing in familiar home conditions with crowd support, but they also possess a far superior recent record in this format. Sri Lanka's struggle for consistency makes them heavy underdogs.
We expect the hosts to dominate proceedings and take a 1-0 series lead.
Bet on India Women to win.
