Overview

• India defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the opening match of the Women's ODI Tri-Nation Series, chasing a target of 148 in just 29.4 overs.
• Key performers included Pratika Rawal with an unbeaten 50, Sneh Rana claiming 3/31, and debutant Sree Charani impressing with 2/26.
• The rain-curtailed match was reduced to 39 overs per side, with India opting to bowl first and restricting Sri Lanka to 147 runs.
• Smriti Mandhana contributed 43 runs, while Harleen Deol supported Rawal with an unbeaten 48 in a 95-run partnership to seal the win.
• India now leads the tri-series points table and will face South Africa in their next match on April 29 at the R Premadasa Stadium.