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Sri Lanka Secures First ODI Win Over India in Seven Years with Thrilling Chase

Nilakshi de Silva's record-breaking fifty and Harshitha Samarawickrama's steady half-century powered Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory, keeping their hopes alive in the Women’s ODI Tri-Nation Series.

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India’s wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh top-scoring with an aggressive 58 off 48 deliveries against Sri Lanka. (hT)
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Women's Tri-series

Overview

  • Sri Lanka chased down India's target of 276 in 49.1 overs to claim their first ODI victory against India since 2018, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing Women’s Tri-Nation Series.
  • Nilakshi de Silva smashed a 28-ball fifty, the fastest in Sri Lankan women’s ODI history, during her 56-run knock that turned the tide in Sri Lanka's favor.
  • Harshitha Samarawickrama contributed a crucial 53 off 61 balls, stabilizing the innings with a 78-run partnership for the second wicket with Vishmi Gunaratne.
  • India's Richa Ghosh top-scored with a brisk 58 off 48 balls, helping her team post a competitive 275/9, but their bowlers struggled to contain the Sri Lankan batters in the latter stages.
  • Both India and Sri Lanka now have four points in the series, with India leading on net run rate, while winless South Africa faces elimination from the tournament.