This five-match series marks the first international assignment for both teams following the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. It serves as a foundational building block for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for England and Wales.
Historical Brief and Head-to-Head Statistics
India and Sri Lanka share a long-standing rivalry in the T20 format, with India maintaining a dominant statistical record.
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Total Matches Played: 26
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India Wins: 20
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Sri Lanka Wins: 5
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No Result: 1
Historically, India has been the superior side in this match-up, particularly in home conditions. However, the gap has narrowed in recent years. While India defeated Sri Lanka comfortably by 82 runs in their last T20 meeting (World Cup 2024), Sri Lanka recently claimed a landmark victory over India in the 2024 Asia Cup final. Notably, Sri Lanka’s last win against India on Indian soil took place in Visakhapatnam in 2014—the same city hosting the start of this series.
Series Facts: December 2025
The series will be played across two venues in South India between December 21 and December 30.
Series Schedule:
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Dec 21: 1st T20I – Visakhapatnam
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Dec 23: 2nd T20I – Visakhapatnam
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Dec 26: 3rd T20I – Thiruvananthapuram
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Dec 28: 4th T20I – Thiruvananthapuram
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Dec 30: 5th T20I – Thiruvananthapuram
Official Squads
India Squad
The Women’s Selection Committee has retained the core of the 2025 ODI World Cup-winning side while introducing two fresh faces.
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Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
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Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana
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New Inclusions: 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini (replacing the injured Yastika Bhatia) and left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma, who earns her maiden call-up after a standout domestic season.
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Full Squad: 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 Squad
Sri Lanka has named a 15-player traveling party focused on spin depth and the integration of youth.
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Captain: Chamari Athapaththu
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Vice-Captain: Harshitha Samarawickrama
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Key Return: Ambidextrous spinner Shashini Gimhani returns to the national setup for the first time since mid-2024.
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Full Squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama (vc), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Nilakshika De Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Nimesha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara.
