Introduction
Vegas11 fans, ignite your passion for the Tri-Nation Series 2025 Final at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on April 28, 2025, where India Women (INDW) stormed to a 97-run victory over Sri Lanka Women (SLW) to claim the title! Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating 115 (Player of the Match) and Sneh Rana’s 4/38 (Player of the Series) powered INDW to 342/7, outclassing SLW’s 245 in 48.2 overs. Despite SLW’s spirited fight, India’s batting depth and bowling prowess shone, setting the stage for their World Cup prep. Vegas11’s spotlight celebrates this commanding triumph!
Match Summary
INDW dominated the final, posting 342/7, led by Mandhana’s 115 off 97 and Jemimah Rodrigues’ 78 off 65, exploiting SLW’s fielding lapses (4 dropped catches). SLW’s chase, needing 6.84 RPO, started brightly with Chamari Athapaththu’s 51 off 60, but Rana’s 4/38, including a double-wicket 25th over, and Amanjot Kaur’s 3/45 derailed them to 245 in 48.2 overs. Harshitha Samarawickrama’s 44 was SLW’s best effort, but India’s tight fielding and disciplined bowling ensured a 97-run rout. INDW finish the series unbeaten (4-0, 8 points), while SLW (2-2, 4 points) take positives despite the loss.
Result
INDW: 342/7 (50 overs)
SLW: 245 (48.2 overs)
India Women won by 97 runs
Player of the Match: Smriti Mandhana
Player of the Series: Sneh Rana
Batting Highlights
INDW Innings:
Mandhana (116 off 97, 15×4, 2×6) and Pratika Rawal (30 off 49) set a 105-run opening stand in 15 overs, capitalizing on SLW’s early wayward lengths. Mandhana’s 28-run 18th over off Inoka Ranaweera (3×4, 1×6) pushed INDW to 140/1.
Rodrigues’ 44 off 29 (4×4) and Harmanpreet Kaur’s 41 off 30 forged a 95-run third-wicket stand, reaching 235/2 by the 35th over. SLW’s 4 dropped catches, including Mandhana at 60, cost 50+ runs.
Dewmi Vihanga’s 2/62 and Oshadi Ranasinghe’s 2/70 kept SLW in the fight, but INDW’s 92 runs in the last 10 overs, with Deepti Sharma 20* off 12, sealed 342/7, 40 runs above Sharjah’s 302 average.
SLW Innings:
Athapaththu (51 off 66, 6×4 , 1×6) and Vishmi Gunaratne (36 off 41) built an 85-run opening stand in 13 overs, matching INDW’s 88/0 pace. Rana’s 25th-over breakthrough, dismissing Athapaththu and Gunaratne, sparked a collapse to 135/4.
Samarawickrama’s 44 off 52 and Nilakshika Silva’s 32 off 40 kept SLW at 190/5 by the 35th over, but Kaur’s 3/45, including Kavisha Dilhari (15), and Deepti Sharma’s 2/40 ended hopes at 245 in 48.2 overs.
INDW’s fielding, with 3 diving catches, outshone SLW’s run-out errors, ensuring a 97-run deficit.
Turning Points
Mandhana’s Century: Her 116, with 55 runs in overs 11-20, set a 60-run above-par 342, per Vegas11 stats.
SLW’s Fielding Lapses: Four dropped catches, including Mandhana’s at 60, gifted INDW 50+ runs, inflating the target.
Rana’s Double Strike: Her 25th-over wickets of Athapaththu and Gunaratne spiked SLW’s required rate from 7 to 9, triggering a middle-order wobble.
Kaur’s Late Burst: Amanjot’s 3 wickets in overs 40-45, dismissing Samarawickrama and Silva, sealed SLW’s collapse from 220/6 to 245.
Player Reactions
Smriti Mandhana (Player of the Match): “SLW bowled disciplined early, but we adapted. High-scoring wickets challenged bowlers, but our unit was brilliant. Happy to contribute.”
Sneh Rana (Player of the Series): “Hard work paid off. Off-pace and yorkers worked, thanks to our coach. I’m confident, and the team’s ready for the World Cup.”
Harmanpreet Kaur (INDW Captain): “Proud of our batters; everyone except Smriti and me stepped up. Sneh’s bowling was key. We must fix our pace injuries for the World Cup.”
Chamari Athapaththu (SLW Captain): “India were too good. We tried chasing 342 but dropped catches and poor bowling hurt. Our fielding needs new coaches for the World Cup.”
Stats & Notables
INDW’s 342/7 is their highest total in the 2025 Tri-Nation Series, 40 runs above Sharjah’s 302 average, per Vegas11 stats.
Mandhana’s 115 is INDW’s second century of the series, her 8th in ODIs.
Rana’s 4/38 takes her series tally to 10 wickets, the most in 2025 Tri-Nation.
SLW’s 245 is their second-highest chasing defeat in 2025, after 239 vs RSAW.
SLW’s 4 dropped catches match their series high, costing 50+ runs
Amanjot Kaur’s 3/45 is her best ODI figures, cementing her as INDW’s find.
On the Ground
Sharjah’s 18,000 fans roared as Mandhana’s century and Rodrigues’ sixes lit up the 35th over, with INDW flags waving under the floodlights. SLW’s early stand sparked cheers, but Rana’s double strike drew gasps, with “Sneh! Sneh!” chants erupting. Kaur’s late wickets sent the crowd wild, and India’s trophy lift behind the champions’ board unleashed a sea of blue. INDWFans hailed Mandhana’s “classy ton,” while @SLWCricket vowed a World Cup rebound. The victory lap saw Harmanpreet mobbed by fans.
Conclusion
Mandhana’s majestic 115, Rana’s lethal 4/38, and India’s relentless fielding crushed SLW by 97 runs, crowning INDW Tri-Nation champions, per Vegas11 stats. SLW’s fielding woes and lack of power-hitting exposed World Cup gaps, but Athapaththu’s resolve fuels hope. INDW’s 8 points mark a perfect series, with Rana and Amanjot shining. Vegas11’s fantasy boards exploded—Mandhana and Rana topped scores, with fans snapping India jerseys! @WomenCricketFan’s X post on “India’s title triumph” trended huge, with Arjun’s buzz amplifying INDW’s “Sharjah supremacy.” Join Vegas11 for the World Cup countdown!