India defeated Sri Lanka by 97 runs to clinch the Women's Tri-Nation ODI Series title on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. (Highlights)
The match started with India Women winning the toss and electing to bat first against Sri Lanka Women, a decision that proved to be a masterstroke.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana anchored the innings with a masterful 116 off just 101 balls, registering her 11th century in One-Day Internationals and setting the tone for a commanding Indian total.
Her fluent knock, laced with 15 boundaries and two sixes, was the centrepiece of a dominant batting display.
In response, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 245 in 48.2 overs. Sneh Rana led the bowling effort with a brilliant 4 for 38, while Amanjot Kaur supported well with 3 for 54.
Captain Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with a fighting 51, and Nilakshika Silva added 48, but both fell to Rana’s sharp spin as India sealed a dominant win.
Rana was named Player of the Tournament for her consistent performances, while Mandhana took home the Player of the Match award.
