Source NDTV sport
India completed a flawless campaign against Sri Lanka with a commanding win in the fifth and final Women’s T20I, sealing the series 5-0 and underlining their growing dominance in the shortest format. The night belonged to Deepti Sharma, who delivered a match-winning all-round performance and etched her name into the record books with a landmark world record.
Put in to bat, India posted a competitive total after a steady start from the top order. The batters showed intent without taking undue risks, ensuring a solid platform before accelerating in the latter half of the innings. Contributions across the lineup helped India maintain momentum, even as Sri Lanka’s bowlers tried to apply pressure in the middle overs.
In reply, Sri Lanka struggled to match India’s intensity. Deepti Sharma led from the front with the ball, producing a spell that broke the backbone of the Sri Lankan chase. Her accuracy, variations, and calm under pressure proved decisive as wickets fell at regular intervals. The performance not only sealed the match but also saw Deepti achieve a historic world record, further cementing her status as one of the finest all-rounders in women’s cricket.
India’s bowlers operated in unison, with disciplined lines and sharp fielding amplifying the pressure. Sri Lanka were eventually restricted to a modest total, falling well short of the target as India wrapped up the game convincingly.
The clean sweep highlights India’s depth, consistency, and adaptability, with both bat and ball firing throughout the series. For Sri Lanka, the tour offered moments of promise but also underscored the gap they will look to bridge against top-tier opposition.
As the series ends on a high note for India, Deepti Sharma’s record-breaking feat stands out as a defining moment—one that reflects not just individual brilliance, but the collective rise of Indian women’s cricket on the global stage.
