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India defeat Sri Lanka by 97 runs to win Women's Tri-Nation ODI Series

Smriti Mandhana smashed a brilliant century as India beat Sri Lanka by 97 runs to win the Women's Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025 title in Colombo. Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur shared seven wickets to seal the victory. read more The Indian women's team during the final against Sri Lanka. Image: SLC Colombo: Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scored a sublime 11th ODI century, while pacer Amanjot Kaur and spinner Sneh Rana shared seven wickets among them as India defeated Sri Lanka by 97 runs to clinch the Women's Tri-Nation ODI Series title here on Sunday. Mandhana's majestic 116 off 101 balls, laced with 15 fours and two sixes, and vital contributions from India's top and middle-order batters, especially Harleen Deol (47), Harmanpreet Kaur (41) and Jemimah Rodrigues (44), helped India post an imposing 342/7 in 50 overs. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In reply, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 245 runs in 48.2 overs with Amanjot returning figures of 3 for 54, while Rana took four wickets for 38 runs. More from First Cricket How Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's absence affects India's Test fortunes going forward For Sri Lanka, captain Chamari Athapaththu (51) and Nilakshika Silva (48) were the highest run-getters. Both were dismissed by Rana. Brief Scores: India 342/7 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 116, Harleen Deol 47, Jemimah Rodrigues 44, Harmanpreet Kaur 41; Sugandika Kumari 2/59, Dewmi Vihanga 2/69, Malki Madara 2/74). Sri Lanka 245 all out in 48.2 overs (Vishmi Gunaratne 36, Chamari Athapaththu 51, Nilakshika Silva 48; Amanjot Kaur 3/54, Sneh Rana 4/38).