India Dominates Sri Lanka in Second T20 Match
In a thrilling second T20 match, India outperformed Sri Lanka, securing a decisive victory in Visakhapatnam. With standout performances from players like Shafali Verma and Vaishnavi Sharma, the Indian team showcased their dominance. Despite a strong start from Sri Lanka, they faltered under pressure, leading to a final score of 129. As the series progresses to Thiruvananthapuram, both teams prepare for the next challenge, with India riding high on confidence.
Dec 24, 2025, 21:45 IST
India's Impressive Victory Over Sri Lanka
The Indian cricket team has stunned both the visiting Sri Lankan squad and the audience by securing back-to-back victories. The narrative remained consistent in the second T20 match held in Visakhapatnam, where Indian spinners tightened their grip, followed by a top-order performance that made chasing the target seem effortless.
In this match, Vaishnavi Sharma and N. Shree Chara each took two wickets for India, while Sneha Rana showcased remarkable control in the absence of Deepti Sharma, effectively stifling the Sri Lankan batting lineup. Reports indicate that Deepti missed the match due to fever, but her absence was hardly felt by the team.
Notably, Sri Lanka started their innings aggressively, with captain Chamari Athapaththu scoring quickly during the powerplay. However, once she was dismissed, the Indian spin attack dismantled the visiting team's middle order. Despite a promising start, Sri Lanka struggled to score runs and ultimately managed only 129. Their difficulties were compounded by repeated run-out errors for the second consecutive match.
When India began their chase, the early dismissal of Smriti Mandhana did not hinder their progress. Shafali Verma adopted an aggressive approach, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs off just 34 balls, which tilted the match heavily in India's favor. She played freely against the spinners, maintaining a run rate close to 11. Jemimah Rodrigues also provided solid support, leading India to victory with 49 balls remaining.
With this win, India has taken a 2-0 lead in the Visakhapatnam leg of the series. The next three matches will be held in Thiruvananthapuram, where Sri Lanka will aim for a comeback, while the Indian team appears to be brimming with confidence.