Xaviour Raymond
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India Women and Sri Lanka Women return to Thiruvananthapuram for the third T20I with the series firmly in India’s control after two commanding wins. The hosts have dominated both matches with disciplined bowling and batting, putting them one victory away from sealing the five match series.
Sri Lanka face a must-win situation as they look to halt India’s momentum and keep the contest alive. The visitors need a sharper all-round performance to challenge a confident Indian side. Here’s a complete betting preview for the third T20I, including predictions, lineups, odds and live scorecard details.
India Women head into the third T20I as strong favourites after controlling every phase of the series so far. Their batting depth, bowling discipline and familiarity with the conditions give them a clear edge, while Sri Lanka need an all-round improvement to challenge. Unless the visitors produce a standout performance, India look well placed to seal the series.
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India Women and Sri Lanka Women have faced each other 28 times in T20Is. India Women dominate the head to head record with 22 wins, while Sri Lanka Women have only won 5 matches and 1 match ended in no result.
India Women continue to build strong momentum in the series, producing back-to-back convincing wins built on dominant bowling displays and confident batting.
Sri Lanka Women, by contrast, are struggling to keep pace, with repeated batting inconsistencies and limited support around their senior players leaving them under pressure early in the series.
Expected Result: India Women are expected to continue their dominance and move further ahead in the series unless Sri Lanka produce a major turnaround with both bat and ball.
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India are expected to stick with a winning combination after two dominant performances that have given them a 2-0 lead in the series. The top order looks settled, with Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten half-century in the second T20I easing any concerns about intent at the top. Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur give India flexibility depending on match situations.
The bowling unit has executed plans consistently by keeping Sri Lanka’s scoring in check, so India are likely to back the same attack as they look to seal the series in the third T20I.
India Women (predicted playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (Wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani
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Sri Lanka enter the third T20I under pressure and may consider changes after back-to-back defeats. The batting has leaned heavily on Harshitha Samarawickrama and captain Chamari Athapaththu, with little support from the rest of the lineup, prompting possible reshuffles in the middle order to add urgency.
The bowlers showed some improvement in the second game but still struggled to defend modest totals, which could lead to tweaks in the attack. Sri Lanka need a more collective effort to stay alive in the series and avoid an early defeat.
Sri Lanka Women (predicted playing XI): Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika De Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana (Wk), Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi, Shashini Gimhani, Malki Madara
Shafali Verma (India Women): One of the most destructive batters at the top, Shafali’s unbeaten 69 off 34 balls in the second T20I showcased her ability to dominate the powerplay and take the game away early.
Jemimah Rodrigues (India Women): India’s most reliable batter in the middle order this year. Her calm 26 in the last match and earlier match-winning knock highlighted her role in chases.
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women): Sri Lanka’s captain and biggest match-winner. Despite mixed returns so far, her all-round ability and experience make her the key player capable of inspiring a turnaround.
According to Dafabet, India Women enter the 3rd T20I as favourites priced at 1.06 compared to Sri Lanka Women’s 7.50.
Odds* (click here to bet)
India Women
1.06
Sri Lanka Women
7.50
*odds are correct at the time of publish
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Xaviour Raymond leads The Sporting News’ betting content in India and is a content writer with a Master’s in Mass Communication and over two years of experience working with various firms. A passionate sports enthusiast, he focuses on football and cricket content tailored for Indian fans with a sharp eye on detail and opportunities for betting value.
