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The rivalry between India Women and Sri Lanka Women has produced a largely one-sided head-to-head record, particularly in ODI cricket, while Sri Lanka have still managed several notable victories in major tournaments and bilateral series. The teams have competed regularly in the Women’s Asia Cup, ICC events, bilateral white-ball series and, more recently, the Asian Games. Their meetings feature several standout performers, including Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur and Chamari Athapaththu. India have generally controlled the overall numbers, but Sri Lanka’s ability to produce competitive totals and challenge India’s batting lineup has created some memorable contests. The following statistical breakdown covers their ODI and T20I records, batting and bowling numbers, major team totals, individual performances, recent meetings and important records through September 2026.
Head-to-Head Stats
India and Sri Lanka have played each other primarily in ODI and T20I cricket. They have not played a women’s Test match.
ODI Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have met 36 times in women’s ODIs in the available historical record. India have won 32 matches, Sri Lanka three, while one ended without a result.
| ODI Statistic | India Women | Sri Lanka Women |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 36 | 36 |
| Wins | 32 | 3 |
| Losses | 3 | 32 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
The numbers show India’s substantial advantage. However, Sri Lanka’s three wins are significant because they came in matches where their batting produced substantial totals and successfully handled India’s bowling attack.
T20I Head-to-Head Record
The T20I contest is also strongly weighted toward India. By September 2026, the teams had played 33 T20Is, with India winning 27 and Sri Lanka five. One match ended without a result.
| T20I Statistic | India Women | Sri Lanka Women |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 33 | 33 |
| Wins | 27 | 5 |
| Losses | 5 | 27 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
Across the two major formats, that gives 69 recorded meetings, with India winning 59, Sri Lanka winning eight and two ending without a result.
Batting Statistics
Several Indian and Sri Lankan batters have produced important numbers in this matchup.
| Player | Team | Runs Against Opposition | Notable Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka | 677 T20I runs* | Sri Lanka’s major T20I batting threat |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 549 T20I runs* | India’s leading featured T20I batter in ICC’s comparison |
| Shafali Verma | India | Major recent contributor | Key powerplay scorer |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India | Major contributor | Middle-order run scorer and captain |
| Richa Ghosh | India | Major recent contributor | Aggressive finishing option |
*The ICC head-to-head figures shown before the 2025 series listed Athapaththu with 677 T20I runs against India and Mandhana with 549.
The batting story changed significantly during India’s five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka in December 2025. India scored 221/2 in the fourth match, their highest women’s T20I total at that point. Smriti Mandhana made 80 and Shafali Verma 79, combining for 162 for the opening wicket.
That partnership matters because it illustrates India’s approach in the shortest format: aggressive opening batting followed by substantial contributions from the middle order.
Bowling Statistics
Bowling has been another area where India have held a strong statistical advantage.
| Bowler | Team | Important Record |
|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | India | 27 T20I wickets against Sri Lanka |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | India | 4/21 in the 2025 third T20I |
| Udeshika Prabodhani | Sri Lanka | 18 T20I wickets against India |
| Sri Lankan spin attack | Sri Lanka | Important source of control in recent contests |
Deepti Sharma’s record is particularly notable. During the fifth T20I of the 2025 series, she took the wicket that moved her to 152 career women’s T20I wickets, making her the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20I cricket at the time.
Renuka Singh also produced an important performance during the 2025 series, taking 4/21 in the third T20I as India won by eight wickets.
Highest Team Totals
India’s Highest T20I Total Against Sri Lanka
India’s 221/2 in December 2025 stands out as one of the biggest scores in the matchup.
| Team | Score | Format | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 221/2 | T20I | 2025 | India won by 30 runs |
| India | 216/3 | T20 | Asian Games | 2026 |
The 221 was built around Mandhana’s 80 and Shafali’s 79. The opening pair scored 162 together, giving India an exceptionally strong platform. Sri Lanka responded with 191, meaning their chase was competitive but ultimately fell 30 runs short.
India’s ODI High
India’s ODI record against Sri Lanka includes a total of 342/7, one of the major team batting landmarks in the matchup.
Large Indian totals have generally placed Sri Lanka under pressure early because they force the opposition to maintain a high scoring rate for most of the innings.
Lowest Team Totals
Low scores also help explain India’s dominance.
India’s bowling has frequently restricted Sri Lanka to totals that make successful chases difficult. One of the clearest recent examples came in the 2026 Asian Games final.
Sri Lanka were dismissed for just 69 after India posted 216/3. India therefore won by 147 runs, one of the largest victories between the teams in T20 cricket.
| Match | India | Sri Lanka | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Asian Games Final | 216/3 | 69 all out | India won by 147 runs |
| 2025 4th T20I | 221/2 | 191/5 | India won by 30 runs |
The contrast between these two matches is useful. In 2025, Sri Lanka mounted a serious chase against a record Indian total. In 2026, India’s bowling attack completely prevented a similar response.
Top Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Score/Notable Performance | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 80 | T20I, 2025 |
| Shafali Verma | India | 79 | T20I, 2025 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka | 80* | T20I head-to-head high noted by ICC |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India | 68 | T20I, 2025 |
| Aiden? | — | — | Not applicable |
The ICC’s T20I comparison lists Mandhana’s highest score against Sri Lanka as 80 and Athapaththu’s as 80 not out.
The 2025 series added another layer to the statistics. Harmanpreet Kaur scored 68 from 43 balls in the fifth T20I, helping India post 175/7.
Best Bowling Performances
| Bowler | Figures | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Renuka Singh Thakur | 4/21 | 3rd T20I, 2025 |
| Deepti Sharma | Important wicket-taking spell | 5th T20I, 2025 |
| Indian bowling attack | Sri Lanka 69 all out | Asian Games Final, 2026 |
Renuka’s 4/21 was particularly influential because it restricted Sri Lanka to 112/7 before India chased the target in only 13.2 overs.
Deepti’s achievement in the fifth T20I was even more significant from a career perspective. Her 152nd T20I wicket moved her past Megan Schutt and made her the leading wicket-taker in the women’s international format at that point.
Interesting Statistical Facts
India Have a Major ODI Advantage
India have won 32 of the 36 recorded ODIs between the teams. That means Sri Lanka have won only three times in the format, with one match producing no result.
T20I Gap Is Smaller Than the ODI Gap
Although India remain clearly ahead in T20Is, Sri Lanka’s five victories from 33 matches mean the format has produced more successful challenges than their ODI record.
Mandhana and Shafali Set a Major T20I Partnership
Their 162-run opening stand in December 2025 was India’s highest partnership for any wicket in women’s T20Is at the time.
Deepti Reached the Top of the T20I Wicket List
Deepti Sharma’s 152nd T20I wicket came against Sri Lanka in December 2025. The milestone made the match significant beyond the series result.
Sri Lanka Have Produced Major ODI Upsets
Their three ODI wins against India demonstrate that the overall head-to-head record does not mean every meeting has been one-sided. Two of the notable successful Sri Lankan ODI performances involved substantial totals and successful batting campaigns.
Major Tournament Record
The rivalry has been especially important in the Women’s Asia Cup.
India and Sri Lanka have appeared against each other in multiple Asia Cup finals. India won the 2022 final by eight wickets, while Sri Lanka won the 2024 final to claim their first Women’s Asia Cup title.
The 2026 final added another chapter, with India winning by 72 runs according to recent tournament reporting. The result extended India’s strong record in the competition.
The teams then met again in the 2026 Asian Games final, where India produced an even larger victory.
Recent Meetings
December 2025 T20I Series
India hosted Sri Lanka for five T20Is as preparation for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
India won all five matches. The series included victories by eight wickets, seven wickets, eight wickets and 30 runs before India completed the sweep with a 15-run win in the fifth match.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st T20I | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | India won by 7 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | India won by 8 wickets |
| 4th T20I | India won by 30 runs |
| 5th T20I | India won by 15 runs |
The fourth match was statistically the standout. India’s 221/2 became their highest T20I total at that point.
2026 Asian Games Final
The Asian Games final in September 2026 produced one of the most emphatic results in the rivalry.
India scored 216/3 in 20 overs. Smriti Mandhana made 79, Shafali Verma scored 48 and Richa Ghosh finished with an unbeaten 49 from 22 balls. Sri Lanka were then dismissed for 69 in 15.4 overs.
India won by 147 runs. Reuters reported that the victory gave India their first gold medal of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Overall Statistical Comparison
| Category | India Women | Sri Lanka Women |
|---|---|---|
| ODI matches | 36 | 36 |
| ODI wins | 32 | 3 |
| ODI no-results | 1 | 1 |
| T20I matches | 33 | 33 |
| T20I wins | 27 | 5 |
| T20I no-results | 1 | 1 |
| Women’s Tests | 0 | 0 |
| Combined ODI + T20I wins | 59 | 8 |
The overall figures underline India’s control of the matchup. However, the individual records show that Sri Lanka have had periods of genuine competitiveness, particularly when Athapaththu and their spin attack have been able to influence a match.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many times have India Women played Sri Lanka Women?
Through September 2026, India and Sri Lanka had played 36 recorded women’s ODIs and 33 T20Is, giving 69 meetings across the two formats. India had won 32 ODIs and 27 T20Is.
2. Who has the better head-to-head record?
India have the stronger overall record. They have won 32 of 36 ODIs and 27 of 33 T20Is against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka have eight victories across those two formats combined.
3. What is India’s highest T20I score against Sri Lanka?
India scored 221/2 in the fourth T20I of the December 2025 series. Smriti Mandhana scored 80 and Shafali Verma 79, while their 162-run opening partnership set the foundation for the record total.
4. Who is the leading T20I wicket-taker in this rivalry?
Deepti Sharma is one of India’s most successful bowlers against Sri Lanka. More broadly, in December 2025 she became the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20I history when she took her 152nd international T20I wicket against Sri Lanka.
5. What was the biggest recent win between India and Sri Lanka Women?
India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the 2026 Asian Games final. India scored 216/3 before dismissing Sri Lanka for 69. The margin made it one of the most emphatic recent results between the sides.
Conclusion
The statistical record between India Women and Sri Lanka Women shows a clear advantage for India in both major white-ball formats. India have won 32 of 36 recorded ODIs and 27 of 33 T20Is, while Sri Lanka have eight victories across the two formats. Yet the rivalry has produced several important individual achievements and competitive matches. Athapaththu remains a major Sri Lankan batting figure, while Mandhana, Shafali, Harmanpreet and Deepti have been central to India’s recent success. The 2025 T20I series produced India’s 221/2, Mandhana and Shafali’s 162-run opening partnership and Deepti’s world-leading T20I wicket milestone. The 2026 Asian Games final then produced another major statistical landmark as India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs. These numbers provide a useful snapshot of one of women’s cricket’s recurring South Asian matchups.
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