Sri Lanka Women vs India Women | South Africa Women and India Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 | Final

The grand finale of the Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025 is upon us, and it’s India Women versus Sri Lanka Women - a battle that promises fire, flair, and high-stakes drama in Colombo. Both teams have tasted victory against each other during the league stage, setting up the perfect narrative for a winner-takes-all showdown. India, led by the ever-composed Harmanpreet Kaur, have been the most consistent side in the tournament. They finished at the top of the table, losing just one game, and carry momentum into the final after a commanding win in their last outing. With a well-rounded squad that boasts in-form stars like Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal at the top, India’s batting has looked fearless. Jemimah Rodrigues fresh off a brilliant ton in the last game and Richa Ghosh have brought flair to the middle order, while the bowlers especially Arundhati Reddy and Sneh Rana have kept oppositions on a leash with their disciplined spells. Deepti Sharma with her excellent all-round abilities adds more depth in both departments, and she also smashed a fine 93 in the previous game. The likes of Kashvee Gautam and Shree Charani have played the supporting role with the ball nicely. Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, started the series with a heavy defeat but bounced back with a couple of great wins. However, they faltered in their last group match against South Africa, leaving them with two wins and two losses. Still, under Chamari Athapaththu’s passionate leadership, they’ve shown they can stand toe-to-toe with top sides. The explosive Athapaththu remains their biggest match-winner, but the emergence of players like Harshitha Samarawickrama and Vishmi Gunarathne has added steel to their top order. The pair of Nilakshika Silva and Anushka Sanjeewani adds firepower to their batting, and they played a crucial part in their win against India. Their spinners, led by Inoka Ranaweera and Sugandika Kumari, have made scoring tricky on these slow Colombo tracks, and they’ll need to be at their absolute best against India’s power-packed lineup. The two sides know each other well, and with one win apiece in this series, the stage is set for a cracking decider. For India, it’s about stamping their authority and lifting the trophy they’ve so nearly dominated. For Sri Lanka, it’s about redemption and seizing the moment in front of home fans. Expect nerves, brilliance, and moments that could swing either way - this Tri-Nation Final is not just another game, it’s a statement of who rises when it matters the most.