The Indian women’s cricket team returns to action for the first time after their historic ODI World Cup triumph, as they face Sri Lanka Women in the 1st T20I of the five-match series on Sunday.
With senior stars back and fresh faces in the squad, the series marks the beginning of India’s next T20 chapter.
📅 IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I: Match Details
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Match: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st T20I
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Date: December 21
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Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
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Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
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Toss: 6:30 PM IST
📺 Where to Watch IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I Live in India
📱 Live Streaming
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Platform: JioHotstar app & website
📺 Live Telecast on TV
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Channel: Star Sports Network
⭐ Players to Watch
India will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with strong support from:
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Smriti Mandhana
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Shafali Verma (ODI World Cup final hero)
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Jemimah Rodrigues
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Deepti Sharma
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Renuka Singh Thakur
The series also offers a glimpse into the future, with youngsters like G Kamalini and Vaishnavi Sharma included in the squad.
Sri Lanka, captained by the ever-dangerous Chamari Athapaththu, will look to challenge India with an experienced and fearless lineup.
🧾 Squads
🇮🇳 India Women Squad
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, G Kamalini
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Women Squad
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Rashmika Sewwandi, Imesha Dulani, Kawya Kavindi, Nimesha Madushani, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Malsha Shehani, Shashini Gimhani
🔮 What to Expect
With India riding high on World Cup momentum and Sri Lanka eager to test themselves against the champions, the opening T20I promises high intensity, big hits and fast bowling under the Vizag lights.
