India clinched Women’s tri-series final, beating Sri Lanka by 97 runs, with Mandhana’s century.

Delhi: Due to star opener Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant century innings and a strong performance by bowlers, India won the title by defeating Sri Lanka by 97 runs in the final of the Women’s Tri -ODI series on Sunday. With this victory, India kept the trophy in the series and won the trophy.

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to bat first and the team scored a huge score of 342 runs losing 7 wickets. In response, the Sri Lankan team was reduced to 245 runs. In bowling, Sneh Rana and Anjot Kaur took the most wickets and played an important role in India’s victory.

Playing amidst the heat and humidity, Mandhana played a brilliant innings of 116 runs in 101 balls, including 15 fours and 2 sixes. He completed the 11th century of his ODI career by hitting four consecutive fours against Sri Lankan captain Chamari Atapattu.

After the opener Pratika Rawal (30 runs) was dismissed early, Mandhana first shared a 70 -run partnership with him, then added 120 runs with Harleen Deol (42 runs). India’s innings did not stop even after he was dismissed.

Jemima Rodrigues, who had played her career’s best 123 runs against South Africa in the last match, this time also gave the team accelerated by scoring 44 runs in 29 balls in a fast -paced manner. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also scored 41 runs in 30 balls.

Sugandhika Kumari was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka, who took 2 wickets for 59 runs. Devami Vihanga and Malki Madara also took 2-2 wickets.

Sri Lankan team staggering chasing the target

Chasing a huge target of 343 runs, Sri Lanka started very poorly. On the third ball, Hasini Perera was bowled by Anjot Kaur. Sri Lanka lost the first wicket without scoring runs.

Subsequently, captain Chamari Atapattu and Vishm Gunaratna tried to handle the innings and also made some attractive shots. However, Deepti Sharma’s affordable spell tightened the run speed. After this, Amjot bowled Vishmi and gave India a second success.

Attapattu, who reached the half -century after getting a life, finally became clean bold off Sneh Rana’s ball. Rana then took the wicket of Nilakshika Silva and turned Sri Lanka’s expectations.

Sri Lanka’s innings ended for 245 runs and India won the final by 97 and won the TRAI-Nation ODI series title. Jeet was the result of India’s dedicated performance in both batting and bowling.

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