The Sri Lanka Women’s tour of India 2025 moves to its 2nd T20I, where India Women take on Sri Lanka Women at Visakhapatnam.India Women are in top form after a dominant win in the first T20I, while Sri Lanka Women will be eager to level the series.
IND-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | Sri Lanka Women tour of India |
| Match | 2nd T20I |
| Date | 23 December 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Match Preview & Recent Form
India Women sit at the top of the series standings after winning the opening match convincingly. Sri Lanka Women are currently second and need a strong comeback to stay alive in the series.
1st T20I Result (Summary)
- India Women won by 8 wickets
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 69 runs (Player of the Match)
- Smriti Mandhana: 25 runs
- Deepti Sharma & Kranti Goud: 1 wicket each
India Women – Team News & Fantasy Tips
India Women looked well-balanced in the first T20I, with both batting and bowling units clicking together.
Likely Batting & Bowling Plan
- Top Order: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues
- Middle Order: Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh
- All-round Strength: Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur
- Bowlers: Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani
India’s strength lies in their strong top order and spin attack in the middle overs.
Sri Lanka Women – Team News & Fantasy Tips
Sri Lanka Women showed fighting spirit in the first match but struggled to match India’s depth.
Likely Batting & Bowling Plan
- Openers: Chamari Athapaththu, Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne
- Middle Order: Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari
- All-rounders: Kaushani Nuthyangana
- Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara
Sri Lanka will need a big performance from Chamari Athapaththu and early wickets to challenge India.
IND-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head (T20Is)
| Matches | IND-W Won | SL-W Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 21 | 5 | 1 |
India Women clearly dominate the rivalry.
IND-W vs SL-W Probable Playing XI
India Women
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Deepti Sharma
- Amanjot Kaur
- Arundhati Reddy
- Kranti Goud
- Vaishnavi Sharma
- Shree Charani
Sri Lanka Women
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Hasini Perera
- Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Nilakshi de Silva
- Kaushani Nuthyangana
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Malki Madara
- Inoka Ranaweera
- Kawya Kavindi
- Shashini Gimhani
In-Form Players to Watch
India Women
- Top Batters: Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana
- Top Bowlers: Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani
Sri Lanka Women
- Top Batters: Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Top Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi
Pitch Report – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
The Visakhapatnam pitch generally offers pace and bounce, making it enjoyable for stroke-makers early on.
| Aspect | Condition |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Fast & bouncy |
| Batting | Average |
| Pace Bowling | Good bounce |
| Spin Bowling | Average |
| Dew Factor | Likely in 2nd innings |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Weather | Clear with light mist |
| Temperature | 18°C – 27°C |
| Humidity | Around 78% |
| Rain | No chance |
Dew in the evening could help the chasing side.
IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Small League (Safe Picks)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Smriti Mandhana
- Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
Grand League (Differential Picks)
- Deepti Sharma
- Shree Charani
- Inoka Ranaweera
- Kawya Kavindi
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
India Women are stronger on paper, have better form, and dominate the head-to-head record. Unless Sri Lanka produce something special, India should comfortably take a 2–0 series lead.
Match Prediction: India Women to win the 2nd T20I
FAQs
Q1. Best fantasy picks for India Women?
Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma.
Q2. Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka Women?
Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama.
Q3. Best Captain/Vice-Captain choices?
Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne.
Disclaimer
Fantasy cricket involves financial risk. Team selection should be done at your own discretion. Final playing XI and conditions may change before the toss.
