Sri Lanka Women Edge Out India in Intense 4th ODI Finish

Sri Lanka Women Edge Out India in Intense 4th ODI Finish May, 5 2025

Sri Lanka Women Pull Off Nerve-Racking Chase Against India

The 4th ODI in the tri-series between Sri Lanka Women and India Women served up a heart-stopping finish, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Chasing a solid target of 276 runs, Sri Lanka reached victory with only five balls left, scoring 278 for 7 in 49.1 overs. Every phase of the chase had its share of twists, resilience, and individual brilliance.

India set a challenging tone early on, posting 275 for 9 in their fifty overs. Their bowlers then managed to remove both Sri Lankan openers within the first ten overs, turning up the pressure on the middle order. But as so often happens in cricket, heroes stepped up when it mattered the most. Harshitha Madavi held the innings together through steady strike rotation and well-timed boundaries, refusing to panic as wickets tumbled around her. Partnering with Anushka Sanjeewani, who showed solid technique under pressure, the pair rebuilt foundational momentum for Sri Lanka, soaking up deliveries and pushing the fielders with aggressive running between the wickets.

The game’s mood changed notably during the partnership between Kavisha Dilhari and Nilakshika Silva. When Dilhari lofted a four over the bowler’s head in the 35th over, you could almost feel the Sri Lankan camp finally breathing a bit easier. Silva added calmness, choosing gaps smartly and resisting risky shots. Together, their energy and grit not only repaired the innings but also turned the chase in Sri Lanka's favor, even as boundaries were hard to come by and the required run rate hovered around six per over.

Drama Unfolds In The Final Overs

Just as Sri Lanka seemed to be coasting, Sneh Rana brought India roaring back into contention by dismissing Dilhari in the 38th over. Suddenly, the equation became tight; new batters struggled to find their rhythm. India’s spinners bowled a tight line, and the fielders cut down crucial runs, forcing the Sri Lankan batters to dig deep. But the experience of Sanjeewani and clever rotation of the strike by Silva anchored the innings during the tense final stretch.

With nerves stretched thin and only a handful of balls remaining, Silva sent a shot racing to the boundary off Sneh Rana—eliciting a roar from the Sri Lankan supporters. Chasing down 276 in the 49th over, with three wickets left, required not just skill but also remarkable composure, something that Sri Lanka showed in abundance.

This win wasn’t just a number in the tri-series tally—it marked the Sri Lankans’ second victory, coming close on the heels of their earlier upset over South Africa. The result has thrown the tournament wide open, leaving both the Indian and South African teams to rethink strategies ahead of the crunch matches to come. For now, though, Sri Lanka Women can savor a dramatic, hard-fought win that will be talked about for a long time.

  • Sri Lanka Women chase 276, scoring 278/7 in 49.1 overs
  • Key players: Harshitha Madavi, Anushka Sanjeewani, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva
  • Sneha Rana shines for India Women with important wickets
  • Final-over finish keeps tri-series standings exciting