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Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
IND W vs SL W Live Score, Final: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to stamp their authority over the hosts
IND W vs SL W Live Score, Final: Follow Latest Updates IND W vs SL W Live Score, Final: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will look to produce another fine performance to clinch the Tri Series against the hosts in Colombo. The two teams have faced each other twice in the series before and shared a win each, as the final will start with 50-50 odds in both teams' favour. Sri Lanka will have the home team advantage, and they will look to cash in on it to bounce back after losing their last match in the series against South Africa. They failed to execute their plans right in their last match, but they know how to beat this Indian team in a big pressure match and need to take inspiration from last year's T20 Asia Cup final to repeat the outcome. ...Read More Sri Lanka will be counting on star batter Harshitha Samarawickrama to maintain her strong form against India. Her knock of 53 was instrumental in securing a league-stage victory for the hosts. With two half-centuries and a total of 177 runs in four matches, the left-hander has been Sri Lanka's standout performer in the series. Meanwhile, captain and key all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu has had a quieter tournament, scoring 88 runs and taking five wickets in four games. Her impact in the final could prove decisive to the outcome. Meanwhile, the Indian batters have also been in terrific form this season, with Jemimah Rodrigues being the standout performer. The right-handed batter has scored 201 runs at an average of 67, including a magnificent century against South Africa. Others like Pratika Rawal (164), Smriti Mandhana (148) and Deepti Sharma (126) have proved to be vital cogs with timely contributions. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur hasn't been able to fire with a big score so far, but she has got some starts, and she will be looking to convert them into a substantial score. She has hit 41 not out, 30 and 28 in the last three matches, indicating a big knock could be around the corner. Sneh Rana has emerged as the standout bowler of the Tri-Nation series, claiming 11 wickets, including a remarkable five-wicket haul against South Africa. It is expected to be a turning track and Rana will look to spin his web once again. Follow all the updates here: May 11, 2025 6:58 AM IST IND W vs SL W Live Score, Final: Hello and welcome to our live blog of Tri Series final between India women and Sri Lanka Women from Colombo.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Sri Lankan batters Harshitha and Nilakshika soar in ICC Women's ODI Rankings
New Delhi [India] May 6 : The ICC has released the latest Women's ODI Rankings, highlighting impressive gains for Sri Lankan batters Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva. Sri Lankan batters Harshitha and Nilakshika soar in ICC Women's ODI Rankings The duo's outstanding performances in the ongoing tri-series against India and South Africa have earned them significant jumps in the rankings, as per a release from the ICC. The ongoing tri-series has seen exciting performances from various teams, with Sri Lanka making an excellent start by winning two of their three matches. The tournament continues to showcase exceptional talent and competitive spirit among the participating teams. Samarawickrama has improved nine places to 18th overall, following her half-century in Sri Lanka's thrilling three-wicket win over India, while Silva has gained 18 spots to reach 25th, showcasing her exceptional batting skills and contribution to Sri Lanka's success. Their most recent effort was an impressive three-wicket triumph over India, the first time Sri Lanka had defeated the Asian side in ODIs since 2018 and just the third time in Women's ODI history. Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva contributed with half-centuries during that memorable victory, and the pair were rewarded with big gains and a new career-high rating on the updated rankings for ODI batters. The South African skipper, Laura Wolvaardt, remains the No. 1 ODI batter, while her teammate Tazmin Brits has gained 12 places to 40th after scoring a century in the tri-series opener. South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk jumps three spots to move to 25th, while compatriot Nonkululeko Mlaba rises six places to move to 28th overall in the Women's ODI bowler rankings following a two-wicket haul against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu claimed three wickets with the ball during her side's triumph over India and improved 14 places to 29th overall on the bowling rankings, while the veteran also gained one spot to climb to seventh on the latest list for ODI all-rounders. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Int'l Cricket Council
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Sri Lanka duo rewarded with big gains on latest ODI rankings update
A pair of Sri Lankan batters have been the big winners on the latest update of the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings. Sri Lanka have made an excellent start to their ongoing tri-series at home against India and South Africa, with the island nation having won two of their three matches so far. Their most recent effort was an impressive three-wicket triumph over India, the first time Sri Lanka had defeated the Asian side in ODIs since 2018 and just the third time in Women's ODI history. Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva contributed with half-centuries during that memorable victory, and the pair were rewarded with big gains and a new career-high rating on the updated rankings for ODI batters. Harshitha Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka's rising superstar | 100% Cricket Harshitha Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka's rising superstar | 100% Cricket Samarawickrama improves nine places to move to 18th overall, while Silva gains a whopping 18 spots to jump up to 25th as South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt holds on to her No.1 ranking as the leading ODI batter in the world. Women's ODI Batter Rankings Wolvaardt's teammate Tazmin Brits gains 12 places to move to 40th on the back of a century in South Africa's tri-series opener, while in-form India opener Pratika Rawal continues her march up the rankings by improving five spots to 42nd overall and another career-high rating. Best of Tazmin Brits | Women's T20WC 2023 England spinner Sophie Ecclestone remains out in front of the rankings for ODI bowers, but there have been some gains behind her by a pair of South Africans. Women's ODI Bowler Rankings Nadine de Klerk jumps three spots to move to 25th, while compatriot Nonkululeko Mlaba rises six places to move to 28th overall following a two-wicket haul against Sri Lanka. Every Nonkululeko Mlaba wicket | WT20WC 2024 Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu claimed three wickets witt the ball during her side's triumph over India and improves 14 places to 29th overall on the bowling rankings, while the veteran also gains one spot to climb to seventh on the latest list for ODI all-rounders. Women's ODI All-Rounder Rankings Australia's Ash Gardner maintains her place as the No.1 ranked all-rounder in 50-over cricket, with South Africa's Chloe Tryon (up one place to equal 14th) and Sri Lanka's Kavisha Dilhari (up one spot to equal 17th) also making some ground this week.
