• India delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second T20I at Visakhapatnam.

  • India's chase was headlined by a breathtaking assault from Shafali Verma who dismantled the Sri Lankan attack with an unbeaten 69 off just 34 balls.

Fans erupt after Shafali Verma smashes explosive fifty as India outclass Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam T20I to go 2–0 up in series
IND vs SL (Image Source: X)

India Women produced a clinical performance in all departments to register a dominant seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women in the second T20I at Visakhapatnam. After winning the toss and opting to field, India dictated terms right from the powerplay. Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals. The Indian bowlers combined discipline with sharp fielding to keep the visitors under pressure. In response, India’s batters made light work of the chase with aggressive intent. The result pushed India to a 2–0 lead in the five-match series, underlining their control.

India’s disciplined bowling effort restricts Sri Lanka to 128/9

Sri Lanka never truly recovered after losing Vishmi Gunaratne in the very first over, setting the tone for a difficult innings. Captain Chamari Athapaththu provided brief resistance with a brisk 31 off 24 balls, striking three fours and two sixes, but her dismissal stalled the momentum. Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama attempted to rebuild, with Harshitha top-scoring with a composed 33, yet the scoring rate remained under check. India’s bowling unit operated with clarity, particularly through the middle overs, where Sneh Rana delivered a superb spell of 1/11 to choke the run flow.

Shree Charani supported well, claiming two important wickets and maintaining pressure. Vaishnavi Sharma enjoyed a memorable outing, picking up her maiden international wicket and finishing with two scalps despite being targeted. Sharp run-outs and alert fielding further dented Sri Lanka’s innings, as they lost their last five wickets for just 24 runs. The visitors eventually limped to 128/9, a total that felt well below par on a batting-friendly surface.

Also WATCH:

Shafali Verma blitz powers India to comfortable chase in 2nd T20I

India’s reply was headlined by a breathtaking display of fearless batting from Shafali Verma, who dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling attack with an unbeaten 69 off just 34 balls. Even after fell early, Shafali ensured there was no slowdown, attacking from the outset and capitalizing on anything loose.

Her partnership with effectively ended the contest inside the first half of the innings, as the duo raced to 87 in just 7.4 overs. Jemimah played the perfect supporting role, scoring a fluent 26 off 15 deliveries with crisp strokeplay. Shafali reached her fifty in just 27 balls, striking 11 boundaries and maintaining relentless pressure. Harmanpreet Kaur added stability before departing late, with the result already sealed. India cruised to the target in just 11.5 overs, finishing with 49 balls to spare and asserting their dominance. The emphatic chase reflected the gulf between the sides and reinforced India’s authority in the series.

Here’s how fans reacted: 

Also READ: 

This article was first published at , a Cricket Times company.

Subscribe to to watch Exclusive Interviews, Podcasts, Daily News Updates & Explainers.

TAGS:

CATEGORY: Featured India Shafali Verma Sri Lanka T20I Twitter Women Cricket

For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter.

About the Author:
Amar is a sports enthusiast and a talented writer who has found the perfect career that combines his two passions. As a valuable member of Cricket Times, Amar brings his passion for cricket and his talent for writing to the fore, providing readers with insightful and engaging content. Cricket lives rent-free in his mind. A person who views cricket as a metaphor for life. You can connect with Amar at amar.bhalla@bet88visa.com and also follow him on .