Overview

• India defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the opening match of the Women's ODI Tri-Series at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium.
• Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 50 off 62 balls, anchoring the chase alongside Smriti Mandhana and Harleen Deol.
• India's bowlers, led by Sneh Rana (3/31) and debutant Shree Charani (2/26), restricted Sri Lanka to 147 in a 39-over match reduced due to rain.
• The series serves as preparation for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup in India, with teams testing combinations and debutants.
• India now leads the points table and will face South Africa in their next match on April 29.