India defeat Sri Lanka by 97 runs to win Women's Tri-Nation ODI Series

Smriti Mandhana smashed a brilliant century as India beat Sri Lanka by 97 runs to win the Women's Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025 title in Colombo. Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur shared seven wickets to seal the victory.

The Indian women's team during the final against Sri Lanka. Image: SLC

|May 11, 2025, 18:28:44 IST

Colombo: Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scored a sublime 11th ODI century, while pacer Amanjot Kaur and spinner Sneh Rana shared seven wickets among them as India defeated Sri Lanka by 97 runs to clinch the Women's Tri-Nation ODI Series title here on Sunday.

Mandhana's majestic 116 off 101 balls, laced with 15 fours and two sixes, and vital contributions from India's top and middle-order batters, especially Harleen Deol (47), Harmanpreet Kaur (41) and Jemimah Rodrigues (44), helped India post an imposing 342/7 in 50 overs.

In reply, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 245 runs in 48.2 overs with Amanjot returning figures of 3 for 54, while Rana took four wickets for 38 runs.

For Sri Lanka, captain Chamari Athapaththu (51) and Nilakshika Silva (48) were the highest run-getters. Both were dismissed by Rana.

Brief Scores: India 342/7 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 116, Harleen Deol 47, Jemimah Rodrigues 44, Harmanpreet Kaur 41; Sugandika Kumari 2/59, Dewmi Vihanga 2/69, Malki Madara 2/74).

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