Shafali Verma blazed an unbeaten 69 off just 34 balls as India crushed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second T20I, sealing a 2-0 series lead. With spinners Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, and Vaishnavi Sharma dismantling the SL top order, the match was over in 11.5 overs—sending a strong message ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
All-rounder Deepti Sharma has been ruled out of India’s second T20I against Sri Lanka due to a mild fever. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur confirmed the precautionary move, with Sneh Rana drafted in as her replacement. Here’s what it means for the series and India’s upcoming fixtures.
Delhi Capitals have named Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain for WPL 2026, replacing Meg Lanning. The 25-year-old Indian star—fresh off a match-winning World Cup semi-final century—now leads a team that’s reached all three finals but never won the title.
In a landmark move, Delhi Capitals have appointed Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain for WPL 2026, replacing legend Meg Lanning. At just 25, the Indian star—fresh off a match-winning World Cup semi-final century—takes the reins of a team that’s reached every final but never won the title.
In a historic double headline for women’s cricket, India’s Deepti Sharma has ascended to No. 1 in the ICC T20I bowling rankings—while Smriti Mandhana has been dethroned as the top ODI batter by South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt. The latest ICC update reflects a dynamic shift in the global women’s game, with Indian stars still dominating but facing fierce new competition.
India Women stormed to an 8-wicket victory in the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka, powered by Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 69. But behind the dominant scorecard lies a growing concern: sloppy fielding that could cost them in tighter contests.