The Indian women’s cricket team thrashed Sri Lanka by 97 runs in the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, lifting the trophy in emphatic style. Batting first, India piled on 342 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs, powered by a majestic 116 from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana – her 11th ODI century.

Contributions from the top and middle order, including Harleen Deol (47), Jemimah Rodrigues (44), and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (41), ensured India maintained control despite some mid-innings stutters. Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur provided a fiery finish, scoring 90 runs in the final 10 overs.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers managed to take wickets at regular intervals, with Sugandika Kumari, Malik Madara, and Dewmi Vihanga claiming two each, but fielding errors proved costly.

In reply, Sri Lanka never fully recovered from early blows, folding for 245 in 48.2 overs. Spinner Sneh Rana was lethal with figures of 4 for 38, while pacer Amanjot Kaur backed her up with 3 for 54. Chamari Athapaththu (51) and Nilakshika Silva (48) fought back briefly, but India’s clinical bowling sealed a comprehensive win.

With the Women’s ODI World Cup just five months away, the series win adds morale to the team, giving several positives.