India and Sri Lanka Clash in Women’s Tri-Series Final

Colombo, Sri Lanka — India is set to face Sri Lanka in the final of the Women’s Tri-Nation ODI Series on Sunday, May 11, at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The match will kick off at 10 AM IST, with the toss occurring at 9:30 AM IST.

Team India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, has been impressive throughout the tournament, winning three of their four matches. However, they faced a surprising defeat against Sri Lanka during their second encounter in the series. Despite this setback, India rebounded strongly with dominant performances against South Africa.

“We need to maintain our aggressive approach and avoid repeating past mistakes,” Kaur said ahead of the final. The Indian team aims to channel their recent momentum into a strong showing against the hosts.

Sri Lanka, captained by Chamari Athapaththu, enters the final with mixed results, having won two matches and lost two. Their confidence has surged after defeating India in their previous match. “We know we can beat them, and we’re excited for this final,” Athapaththu stated.

Both teams are aware of the stakes, as this match can significantly influence their preparation for the upcoming Women’s World Cup. The India squad includes notable players such as Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma. Sri Lanka’s lineup features key players like Vishmi Gunaratne and Harshitha Samarawickrama.

As fans prepare for this exciting clash, the match will not be broadcast live on television in India. However, live streaming will be available on the FanCode app and SLC’s YouTube channel, ensuring fans can stay connected to the action.