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NDTV
04-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Sri Lanka Shock India In Women's ODI Tri-Series, Register Three-Wicket Win
Fifties from Harshita Samawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva helped Sri Lanka defeat India by three wickets in fourth match of the women's ODI tri-series at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh top-scored with 58 as India made 275/9 in their 50 overs In reply, Harshitha made 53 while Nilakshi turned the chase in the hosts' favour through a blazing 33-ball 56. All-rounder Nilakshi also shared a partnership of 57 off 38 balls with Kavisha Dilhari (35 off 32 balls), before she fell in the 43rd over. Anushka Sanjeewani (23 not out) and Sugandika Kumari (19 not out) took Sri Lanka home with their unbroken 40-run stand for the eighth wicket, as the hosts' pulled off their second-highest successful run chase in women's ODIs. They also registered their first ODI win over India since 2018, which is also their third victory over the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side in 34 matches. Pushed into batting first on a sluggish pitch, Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana had a 51-run opening stand, before the latter was run-out in the final over of power-play. After Pratika was trapped lbw by Inoka Ranaweera, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur had partnerships of 42 and 44 with Harleen Deol (29) and Jemimah Rodrigues (37) respectively. Richa then stepped up to hit 58 off 48 balls, while sharing a 52-run stand with Deepti Sharma. But once Richa fell in the 44th over, India failed to get the finishing kick they desired, as Sri Lanka conceded just 29 runs from the last five overs. Sugandika and skipper Chamari Athapaththu were the standout bowlers for Sri Lanka by picking three-fers each. . In the chase, Sri Lanka never looked like they were out of control. Sneh Rana was once again the standout bowler for India with 3-45. But all-rounder Kashvee Gautam limping off the field after bowling just five overs meant Harmanpreet had to use Pratika as the sixth bowler. Though Hasini Perera and Vishmi Gunaratne fell before the half-way mark, Harshita ensured the hosts' were steady in their run-making through her brisk fifty. But it was Nilakshi's knock that took the game away from India. With her big-hitting skills and some help from India's erring fielding unit, Nilakshi and Kavisha took 20 runs off Arundhati Reddy in the 37th over, and from there, Sri Lanka got home with five balls to spare. Sunday's outcome means the competition is now wide open, as Sri Lanka are now equal with India via four points and will now face a winless South Africa on Tuesday. Brief Scores: India 275/9 in 50 overs (Richa Ghosh 58, Jemimah Rodrigues 37; Chamari Athapaththu 3-43, Sugandika Kumari 3-44) lost to Sri Lanka 278/7 in 49.1 overs (Nilakshi de Silva 56, Harshitha Samarawickrama 53; Sneh Rana 3-45, Pratika Rawal 1-32) by three wickets Listen to the latest songs, only on
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Women's Tri-Series: Sri Lanka records first ODI win against India in seven years
All-rounder Nilakshika Silva brought her years of experience in a counter-attacking 33-ball 56 as Sri Lanka humbled India by three wickets — its first win in seven years against their fancied rivals — in a women's Tri-series match in Colombo on Sunday. The victory, the host's second in the tournament, helped them inch closer to the final. This was India's first loss in the event, but it is still expected to make the title clash thanks to its convincing wins in the first two matches. Asked to bat first, India posted a competitive 275 for nine riding on swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh's 48-ball 58. Sri Lanka completed the chase with five balls to spare after slipping to 152 for four in the 33rd over. After Nilakshi flattened the Indian bowlers with her three sixes and five fours, Anushka Sanjeewani (23 not out off 28 balls) and Sugandika Kumari (19 not out off 20 balls) got the job done for Sri Lanka to push the third team, South Africa, on the verge of elimination. In the chase, Hasini Perera (22 off 27 balls) was run out after a direct throw from Deepti Sharma, but Harshitha Samarawickrama added 78 runs for the second wicket with Vishmi Gunaratne (33 off 58 balls) to lead Sri Lanka's response. However, Gunaratne's knock was cut short by Arundhati Reddy just when the former was looking good for a big score, with substitute fielder Amanjot Kaur completing a fine running catch after the batter got a thick outside edge. AS IT HAPPENED: SL vs IND Highlights Harshitha, who played a fine hand of 53 in 61 balls while hitting five boundaries, was dismissed by part-time off-spinner Pratika Rawal at a crucial juncture to leave the game in the balance. Swahe s gutted by the manner of her dismissal, as she struck a flighted delivery straight to Arundhati at cover. Captain Chamari Athapaththu (23 off 33) was joined by Kavisha Dilhari in the middle and the two continued the quest to chase down the target of 276 and inch closer to the final of the tournament. However, that was not to be as senior off-spinner Sneh Rana (3/45) had Chamari caught behind with a classic off-break that spun away from the southpaw and took a faint outside edge through to the keeper. But Nilakshi, and then Anushka and Sugandika, remained calm under pressure to dash India's hopes. Earlier, India were off to a solid start before vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was run out for a 28-ball 18 in her 100th appearance in this format. Opener Pratika, who has excelled with back-to-back fifties in the previous matches of the series, was again looking in good touch. However, the opener was trapped in front of the wicket by left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera after the batter had raced to 35 in 39 deliveries. Harleen Deol chipped in with a 35-ball 29 before falling to part-time bowler Dewmi Vihanga, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed for a 45-ball 30 by left-arm spinner Sugandika Kumari. Chamari and Sugandika were Sri Lanka's best bowlers with three wickets each. Brief Scores: India 275/9 in 50 overs (Richa Ghosh 58; Chamari Athapaththu 3/43, Sugandika Kumari 3/44) lost to Sri Lanka 278 for 7 in 49.1 overs (Harshitha Samarawickrama 53, Nilakshika Silva 56, Sneh Rana 3/45) by three wickets.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Women's tri-series: Sri Lanka record first win against India in seven years after Nilakshi's effort
All-rounder Nilakshika Silva brought her years of experience to play during a counter-attacking 33-ball 56 as Sri Lanka humbled India by three wickets — their first win in seven years against their fancied rivals — in a women's Tri-series match in Colombo n Sunday (May 4, 2025). The victory, the islanders' second in the tournament, helped them inch closer to the final. This was India's first loss in the event but they are still expected to make the title clash thanks to their convincing wins in their first two matches. Asked to bat first, India posted a competitive 275 for nine riding on swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh's 48-ball 58. Sri Lanka completed the chase with five balls to spare after slipping to 152 for four in the 33rd over. After Nilakshi flattened the India bowlers with her three sixes and five fours, Anushka Sanjeewani (23 not out off 28 balls) and Sugandika Kumari (19 not out off 20 balls) got the job done for Sri Lanka to push the third team South Africa on the verge of elimination. In the chase, Hasini Perera (22 off 27 balls) was run out after a direct throw from Deepti Sharma but Harshitha Samarawickrama added 78 runs for the second wicket with Vishmi Gunaratne (33 off 58 balls) to lead Sri Lanka's response. However, Gunaratne's knock was cut short by Arundhati Reddy just when the former was looking good for a big score, substitute fielder Amanjot Kaur completing a fine running catch after the batter got a thick outside edge. Harshitha, who played a fine hand of 53 in 61 balls while hitting five boundaries, was dismissed by part-tie off-spinner Pratika Rawal at a crucial juncture to leave the game in the balance. Needless to say, Harshitha was gutted by the manner of her dismissal, as she struck a flighted delivery straight to Arundhati at cover. Captain Chamari Athapaththu (23 off 33) was joined by Kavisha Dilhari in the middle and the two continued the quest to chase down the target of 276 and inch closer to the final of the tournament. However, that was not to be as senior off-spinner Sneh Rana (3/45) had Chamari caught behind with a classic off-break that spun away from the southpaw and took a faint outside edge through to the keeper. But Nilakshi, and then Anushka and Sugandika, remained calm under pressure to dash India's hopes. Earlier, India were off to a solid start before vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was run out for a 28-ball 18 in her 100th appearance in this format. Opener Pratika, who has excelled with back-to-back fifties in the previous matches of the series, was again looking in good touch. However, the opener was trapped in front of the wicket by left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera after the batter had raced to 35 in 39 deliveries. Harleen Deol chipped in with a 35-ball 29 before falling to part-time bowler Dewmi Vihanga, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed for a 45-ball 30 by left-arm spinner Sugandika Kumari. Chamari and Sugandika were Sri Lanka's best bowlers with three wickets each.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Sri Lanka record first win against India in seven years after Nilakshi''s effort
All-rounder Nilakshika Silva brought her years of experience in a counter-attacking 33-ball 56 as Sri Lanka humbled India by three wickets -- their first win in seven years against their fancied rivals -- in a women's Tri-series match here on Sunday. The victory, the islanders' second in the tournament, helped them inch closer to the final. This was India's first loss in the event but they are still expected to make the title clash thanks to their convincing wins in their first two matches. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India much better equipped to target cross-border terror since Balakot India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad Asked to bat first, India posted a competitive 275 for nine riding on swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh's 48-ball 58.. Sri Lanka completed the chase with five balls to spare after slipping to 152 for four in the 33rd over. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Rabat-sale-kenitra - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo After Nilakshi flattened the India bowlers with her three sixes and five fours, Anushka Sanjeewani (23 not out off 28 balls) and Sugandika Kumari (19 not out off 20 balls) got the job done for Sri Lanka to push the third team South Africa on the verge of elimination. In the chase, Hasini Perera (22 off 27 balls) was run out after a direct throw from Deepti Sharma but Harshitha Samarawickrama added 78 runs for the second wicket with Vishmi Gunaratne (33 off 58 balls) to lead Sri Lanka's response.. Live Events However, Gunaratne's knock was cut short by Arundhati Reddy just when the former was looking good for a big score, substitute fielder Amanjot Kaur completing a fine running catch after the batter got a thick outside edge. Harshitha, who played a fine hand of 53 in 61 balls while hitting five boundaries, was dismissed by part-tie off-spinner Pratika Rawal at a crucial juncture to leave the game in the balance. Needless to say, Harshitha was gutted by the manner of her dismissal, as she struck a flighted delivery straight to Arundhati at cover.. Captain Chamari Athapaththu (23 off 33) was joined by Kavisha Dilhari in the middle and the two continued the quest to chase down the target of 276 and inch closer to the final of the tournament. However, that was not to be as senior off-spinner Sneh Rana (3/45) had Chamari caught behind with a classic off-break that spun away from the southpaw and took a faint outside edge through to the keeper.. But Nilakshi, and then Anushka and Sugandika, remained calm under pressure to dash India's hopes.. Earlier, India were off to a solid start before vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was run out for a 28-ball 18 in her 100th appearance in this format. Opener Pratika, who has excelled with back-to-back fifties in the previous matches of the series, was again looking in good touch. However, the opener was trapped in front of the wicket by left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera after the batter had raced to 35 in 39 deliveries.. Harleen Deol chipped in with a 35-ball 29 before falling to part-time bowler Dewmi Vihanga, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed for a 45-ball 30 by left-arm spinner Sugandika Kumari.. Chamari and Sugandika were Sri Lanka's best bowlers with three wickets each.
News18
04-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Nilakshika Silva Helps Sri Lanka Stun India With Historic Last-Over Win In Tri-Series
Last Updated: Nilakshika Silva's 33-ball 56 led Sri Lanka to a three-wicket win over India in a women's Tri-series match, their first win against India in seven years. All-rounder Nilakshika Silva brought her years of experience in a counter-attacking 33-ball 56 as Sri Lanka humbled India by three wickets — their first ODI win in seven years against their fancied rivals — in a women's Tri-series match here on Sunday. The victory, the islanders' second in the tournament, helped them inch closer to the final. This was India's first loss in the event but they are still expected to make the title clash thanks to their convincing wins in their first two matches. Asked to bat first, India posted a competitive 275 for nine riding on swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh's 48-ball 58.. Sri Lanka completed the chase with five balls to spare after slipping to 152 for four in the 33rd over. After Nilakshi flattened the India bowlers with her three sixes and five fours, Anushka Sanjeewani (23 not out off 28 balls) and Sugandika Kumari (19 not out off 20 balls) got the job done for Sri Lanka to push the third team South Africa on the verge of elimination. advetisement In the chase, Hasini Perera (22 off 27 balls) was run out after a direct throw from Deepti Sharma but Harshitha Samarawickrama added 78 runs for the second wicket with Vishmi Gunaratne (33 off 58 balls) to lead Sri Lanka's response.. However, Gunaratne's knock was cut short by Arundhati Reddy just when the former was looking good for a big score, substitute fielder Amanjot Kaur completing a fine running catch after the batter got a thick outside edge. Harshitha, who played a fine hand of 53 in 61 balls while hitting five boundaries, was dismissed by part-tie off-spinner Pratika Rawal at a crucial juncture to leave the game in the balance. Needless to say, Harshitha was gutted by the manner of her dismissal, as she struck a flighted delivery straight to Arundhati at cover.. Captain Chamari Athapaththu (23 off 33) was joined by Kavisha Dilhari in the middle and the two continued the quest to chase down the target of 276 and inch closer to the final of the tournament. However, that was not to be as senior off-spinner Sneh Rana (3/45) had Chamari caught behind with a classic off-break that spun away from the southpaw and took a faint outside edge through to the keeper.. But Nilakshi, and then Anushka and Sugandika, remained calm under pressure to dash India's hopes.. Earlier, India were off to a solid start before vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was run out for a 28-ball 18 in her 100th appearance in this format. Opener Pratika, who has excelled with back-to-back fifties in the previous matches of the series, was again looking in good touch. However, the opener was trapped in front of the wicket by left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera after the batter had raced to 35 in 39 deliveries.. top videos View All Harleen Deol chipped in with a 35-ball 29 before falling to part-time bowler Dewmi Vihanga, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed for a 45-ball 30 by left-arm spinner Sugandika Kumari.. Chamari and Sugandika were Sri Lanka's best bowlers with three wickets each. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published: May 04, 2025, 18:00 IST
