IND-W vs SL-W Sri Lanka Women's Tour of India  Match Preview:

Indian Women are ready to take on Sri Lankan Women in the 1st T20I of the 5-match series. This match will be played at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India. The hosts, India, have been in good form leading up to this, beating England Women in the last T20I series. They would like to kickstart their tournament on a winning note.

On the other hand, Sri Lankan Women have been struggling with poor form. They have managed to win only one out of the last five T20Is. They lost their most recent encounter against New Zealand Women by 7 wickets. Now, Sri Lanka Women are eyeing a return to winning momentum in this series before the WPL 2026 and the World Cup Campaign.

IND-W vs SL-W Recent Performance:

IND-W vs SL-W Sri Lanka Women's Tour of India  Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Sri Lanka Women's Tour of India 
• Match: IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I
• Date: 21 Dec. 2025
• Match Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports network/Jio Hotstar.

IND-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

IND-W vs SL-W Pitch & Weather Report:

There is a possibility of clouds, and the chances of rain are very low. The temperature is expected to reach around 22.5°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 100 and 121 runs. The pitch offers little assistance to pacers.

Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India Stats: 

The fast bowlers get a little more help at the start of the match. But after spending some time on the pitch, the batsmen can make a good score. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.  

IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

India Women (IND-W) Probable 11:

1. Smriti Mandhana, 2. Shafali Verma, 3. Jemimah Rodrigues, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur(C), 5. Richa Ghosh(WK), 6. Deepti Sharma, 7. Amanjot Kaur, 8. Sneh Rana, 9. Arundathi Reddy, 10. Renuka Singh Thakur, 11. Kranti Gaud

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Probable 11:

1. Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunarathne, 2. Chamari Atapattu(C), 3. Hasini Perera, 4. Harshitha Samarawickrama, 5. Kavisha Dilhari, 6. Nilakshi de Silva, 7. Rashmika Sewwandi, 8. Inoka Ranaweera, 9. Nimasha Madushani, 10. Shashini Gimhani, 11. Malki Madara

IND-W vs SL-W- Top Picks from IND-W

IND-W vs SL-W- Top Picks from SL-W

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Smriti Mandhana (IND-W) is an explosive opener for IND. She has scored 106 runs in the last three matches.

Deepti Sharma (IND-W) needs no introduction. She is one player to watch out for. 

Chamari Athapathu (SL-W) is capable of winning any match from any stage. She is a valuable pick for the upcoming match.

Kavisha Dilhari (SL-W) is the most experienced all-rounder in the Sri Lanka Women’s Squad. She has scored 34 runs and claimed 2 wickets in the last three T20Is.

IND-W vs SL-W Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

IND-W vs SL-W Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

IND-W is expected to win this match. They have the advantage of playing on their home ground. Additionally, India holds a dominant 8-2 advantage over Sri Lanka in their 10 most recent encounters.

IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I FAQ

Who is likely to win the IND-W vs SL-W match today?

India Women (IND-W) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

India Women

Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 team?

Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Chamari Athapattu, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera and Amanjot Kaur

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 100 and 121 runs.