Overview
- India lead the five-match series 3–0 after three straightforward chases built on disciplined bowling that kept every Sri Lankan total under 129 and no batter past 40.
- Deepti Sharma enters the match one wicket shy of becoming the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is after equalling Megan Schutt on 151 in the third game.
- Jemimah Rodrigues was ruled out due to illness, with Harleen Deol replacing her and Arundhati Reddy returning as Kranti Goud was rested, marking India’s first outing batting first in this series.
- Sri Lanka brought in Kawya Kavindi and Rashmika Sewwandi for Malki Madara and Inoka Ranaweera, with Chamari Athapaththu opting to chase citing evening dew.
- Indian management continue to rotate and test combinations following their ODI World Cup win, with players and coaches noting the series’ value for building depth ahead of 2026.