IND-W vs SL-W 2025, T20I series: Broadcast, Live Streaming details – When and where to watch in India, USA, Canada and Sri Lanka

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India Women and Sri Lanka Women are set to kick off their T20I series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, with both sides eager to begin on a winning note. After a strong year across formats, India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will look to fine-tune their combinations ahead of a packed 2025 season.

The hosts boast a formidable top order featuring Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues, capable of setting the pace early. With seasoned all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana providing solidity in the middle, India’s balance looks impressive. Behind the stumps, Richa Ghosh adds firepower, while Renuka Singh Thakur will spearhead the bowling attack with her sharp new-ball bursts.

Sri Lanka Women, captained by the experienced Chamari Athapaththu, will rely heavily on her all-round brilliance to challenge the hosts. The visitors have shown steady improvement in recent months, with Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari forming the backbone of their batting lineup. Inoka Ranaweera’s spin prowess remains crucial, especially against India’s aggressive batters. With both teams’ combining youth and experience, the series opener promises competitive cricket and plenty of individual talent on display as fans await an exciting contest under the lights in Visakhapatnam.

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India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma.

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika De Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Nimesha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.