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The Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline covers a long and increasingly competitive rivalry in women’s international cricket. The two teams have faced each other in Women’s ODIs and T20Is across bilateral series, the Women’s Asia Cup, Asian Games and ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup tournaments.
India have historically dominated the overall rivalry, but Sri Lanka have produced several important victories. The biggest recent example came in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup final, when Sri Lanka defeated India by eight wickets to win their first Women’s Asia Cup title. India responded strongly in 2025 and 2026, winning major meetings including the 2025 ODI tri-series final, the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup match, the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup final and the 2026 Asian Games final.
This Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline highlights the major matches, tournament finals, memorable victories, important players and recent results between the two sides.
Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women: Quick Overview
| Category | Sri Lanka Women | India Women |
|---|---|---|
| Main formats | ODI, T20I | ODI, T20I |
| First recorded ODI meeting | 1997 | 1997 |
| First T20I meeting | 2009 | 2009 |
| Major rivalry tournament | Women’s Asia Cup | Women’s Asia Cup |
| ODI meetings through 2025 | 36 | 36 |
| ODI wins | 3 | 32 |
| ODI no-results/abandoned | 1 | 1 |
| T20I meetings through Sept. 2026 | 33 | 33 |
| T20I wins | 5 | 27 |
| T20I no-results | 1 | 1 |
| Major Sri Lanka victory | 2024 Asia Cup final | — |
| Major recent India victory | — | 2026 Asian Games final |
The Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians records 36 women’s ODI meetings between India and Sri Lanka from December 1997 through September 2025, with India winning 32 and Sri Lanka three, plus one no-result. In T20Is, the teams had played 33 matches through September 2026, with India winning 27 and Sri Lanka five, alongside one no-result.
Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women Timeline
| Year/Date | Tournament or Series | Result / Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ODI rivalry begins | India and Sri Lanka enter the recorded ODI head-to-head |
| 2000 | Women’s World Cup | India beat Sri Lanka by 141 runs |
| 2006 | Women’s Asia Cup final | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2008 | Women’s Asia Cup | India beat Sri Lanka by 29 runs |
| 2008 | Women’s Asia Cup final | India won by 177 runs |
| 2009 | Women’s T20 World Cup | India won by 5 wickets |
| 2014 | ODI series in India | India dominated the series |
| 2014 | T20I series | Sri Lanka won the third T20I |
| 2018 | ODI series in Sri Lanka | India won all three ODIs |
| 2022 | ODI series in Sri Lanka | India won 3-0 |
| 2022 | Women’s Asia Cup final | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2023 | Asian Games final | India won by 19 runs |
| 2024 | Women’s Asia Cup final | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
| 2024 | Women’s T20 World Cup | India won by 82 runs |
| 2025 | ODI tri-series | India won the final by 97 runs |
| 2025 | Women’s Cricket World Cup | India won by 59 runs |
| 2025 | Five-match T20I series | India won 5-0 |
| 2026 | Women’s Asia Cup final | India won by 72 runs |
| 2026 | Asian Games final | India won by 147 runs |
1997: Beginning of the Recorded ODI Rivalry
The modern recorded ODI rivalry between Sri Lanka Women and India Women dates back to 9 December 1997. According to the ACS records, the two teams’ women’s ODI head-to-head record begins on that date.
The rivalry developed as women’s cricket in both countries became more organised and international competitions gave the teams regular opportunities to meet.
India gradually established a strong advantage, particularly in ODI cricket. Sri Lanka, however, continued to develop a competitive side around players such as Chamari Athapaththu, Shashikala Siriwardene and later Harshitha Samarawickrama.
2000 Women’s Cricket World Cup: India Win by 141 Runs
One of the earliest notable recorded meetings came during the 2000/01 Women’s Cricket World Cup in Lincoln.
India scored 230/4 after winning the toss and batting first. Anju Chopra made 68 not out while Chanderkanta Kaul scored 80.
Sri Lanka were then dismissed for only 89, giving India a 141-run victory. Kaul was named Player of the Match.
This match became an early example of India’s advantage in the rivalry and demonstrated the difference between the teams during that period.
2006 Women’s Asia Cup Final: India Win in Jaipur
The 2006 Women’s Asia Cup produced an important India-Sri Lanka final at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for only 93 runs in 44.1 overs. India chased the target comfortably, reaching 95/2 in 27.5 overs to win by eight wickets.
Sunetra Paranjpe was named Player of the Match after making an unbeaten 35, while India also benefited from economical bowling performances from Jhulan Goswami, Rumeli Dhar and their other bowlers.
The victory gave India another Women’s Asia Cup title and reinforced their position as the dominant team in the region.
2008 Women’s Asia Cup: India Continue Their Dominance
The teams met several times during the 2008 Women’s Asia Cup.
In the group stage on 3 May 2008, India scored 227/8 and defeated Sri Lanka by 29 runs. Mithali Raj scored 54, while India produced another strong team performance.
The two teams also reached the final. India produced an even more commanding performance, scoring 260/7 before bowling Sri Lanka out for 83, winning by 177 runs.
Asha Rawat scored 97 and Mithali Raj added 66 in India’s huge total.
2009: India and Sri Lanka Meet in the First Women’s T20 World Cup Era
The introduction of the Women’s T20 World Cup gave India and Sri Lanka another international format in which to compete.
Their meeting in the 2009 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 came on 15 June at Taunton. Sri Lanka batted first and India successfully chased the target, winning by five wickets.
The match was part of the early development of the T20I rivalry that would eventually become an important part of India-Sri Lanka women’s cricket.
The ACS records list 15 June 2009 as the beginning of the India Women-Sri Lanka Women T20I head-to-head.
2014: Sri Lanka Produce a T20I Victory
India remained the stronger team during the following years, but Sri Lanka showed that they could challenge India in the shortest format.
During the 2014 series in India, Sri Lanka won the third T20I at Visakhapatnam. India scored 117/8, while Sri Lanka reached 121/4 in 18.5 overs, winning by six wickets.
Shashikala Siriwardene scored 46 and played an important role in the successful chase.
This victory became one of Sri Lanka’s early T20I successes against India.
2014 ODI Series: India Dominate in Visakhapatnam
The teams also met in a three-match ODI series in January 2014.
India won the first ODI by seven wickets after bowling Sri Lanka out for just 76. Gouher Sultana was outstanding, taking 4/4 in eight overs. India reached the target in 32.3 overs.
The series was another example of India’s superiority in the 50-over format.
2018: India Sweep Sri Lanka in the ODI Series
India toured Sri Lanka in September 2018 for three ODIs.
In the first ODI at Galle, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 98, while India reached 100/1 in 19.5 overs to win by nine wickets. Smriti Mandhana scored an unbeaten 73, while Mansi Joshi took 3/16 and Jhulan Goswami collected her 300th international wicket.
India went on to win the three-match ODI series 3-0.
The series was significant because it highlighted the growing importance of players such as Mandhana, while veteran Jhulan Goswami continued to make major contributions.
2022: India Win the ODI Series 3-0
The 2022 tour of Sri Lanka was another important chapter in the Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline.
India won all three ODIs.
In the first ODI on 1 July, Sri Lanka scored 171, while India chased the target with 176/6 to win by four wickets. Deepti Sharma was Player of the Match after contributing 22 with the bat and taking 3/25.
India then won the second ODI by 10 wickets and the third by 39 runs.
The 3-0 result underlined India’s continued dominance in bilateral ODI cricket.
2022 Women’s Asia Cup Final: India Win by Eight Wickets
India and Sri Lanka reached the Women’s Asia Cup final again in October 2022.
Sri Lanka struggled against India’s bowling attack and were restricted to 65/9. India chased the target comfortably, reaching 71/2 to win by eight wickets.
The victory gave India another major tournament trophy and continued their outstanding record against Sri Lanka.
2023 Asian Games Final: India Win by 19 Runs
India and Sri Lanka met in another major final at the 2023 Asian Games.
India scored 116/7, while Sri Lanka managed 97/8. India therefore won by 19 runs and took the gold medal.
This became another significant final between the two teams and demonstrated India’s ability to control pressure matches against Sri Lanka.
2024 Women’s Asia Cup Final: Sri Lanka Create History
The biggest turning point in the modern rivalry came in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup final at Dambulla.
India scored 165/6 after being asked to bat first. Sri Lanka responded brilliantly, reaching 167/2 in 18.4 overs to win by eight wickets.
Chamari Athapaththu scored 61 from 43 balls, while Harshitha Samarawickrama remained unbeaten on 69 from 51 balls. Kavisha Dilhari added an unbeaten 30 from only 16 deliveries.
The victory was historic for Sri Lanka because it gave them their first Women’s Asia Cup title and ended India’s long dominance in the tournament.
2024 Women’s T20 World Cup: India Respond
India responded to the 2024 Asia Cup defeat when the teams met again at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai.
India scored 172/3, while Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 90. India won by 82 runs.
The result restored India’s advantage in the T20I rivalry after Sri Lanka’s memorable Asia Cup final victory.
2025 ODI Tri-Series: Sri Lanka Beat India Before the Final
The 2025 Women’s ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka added another fascinating chapter.
India and Sri Lanka met in the group stage on 27 April, when India won by nine wickets after Sri Lanka were dismissed for 147 and India reached 149/1.
But Sri Lanka responded in their next meeting on 4 May. They chased India’s 275/9 and reached 278/7, winning by three wickets.
That result gave Sri Lanka confidence ahead of the final.
2025 ODI Tri-Series Final: India Win by 97 Runs
India and Sri Lanka met again in the final at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on 11 May 2025.
India produced a huge 342/7, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 116 from 101 balls. Sri Lanka fought back through Chamari Athapaththu’s 51 and Nilakshika Silva’s 48, but were eventually bowled out for 245.
India won by 97 runs and lifted the tri-series trophy. Sneh Rana took 4/38, while Mandhana was named Player of the Match.
The final was particularly significant because India had lost to Sri Lanka just one week earlier.
2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup: India Win by 59 Runs
India and Sri Lanka met again at the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup in Guwahati.
India posted 269/8 from 47 overs in a rain-affected match. Sri Lanka were dismissed for 211 in 45.4 overs, giving India a 59-run DLS victory.
Deepti Sharma was the standout performer, contributing 53 with the bat and taking 3/54.
The World Cup victory added another important tournament result to the rivalry.
2025 T20I Series: India Sweep Sri Lanka 5-0
India hosted Sri Lanka for a five-match T20I series in December 2025.
India won all five matches, completing a 5-0 series sweep.
The first two games were played in Visakhapatnam before the series moved to Thiruvananthapuram. India won the opening match by eight wickets, the second by seven wickets and the third by eight wickets.
In the fourth T20I, India scored a record 221/2, their highest-ever Women’s T20I total at that point. Smriti Mandhana scored 80 and Shafali Verma made 79, with the pair adding 162 for the first wicket. India won by 30 runs.
India completed the sweep in the fifth match, winning by 15 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur scored 68 from 43 balls and was named Player of the Match, while Shafali Verma was Player of the Series.
2026 Women’s Asia Cup Final: India Win by 72 Runs
India and Sri Lanka reached the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup final, creating a rematch of the 2024 final.
This time India dominated.
India scored 183/5, powered by Shafali Verma’s 68 and Smriti Mandhana’s 59. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111, giving India a 72-run victory and their eighth Women’s Asia Cup title.
The result was especially significant because it came two years after Sri Lanka’s historic victory over India in the 2024 final.
2026 Asian Games Final: India Win by 147 Runs
The latest major meeting in the Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline came in the 2026 Asian Games final on 22 September.
India scored a huge 216/3 in 20 overs. Smriti Mandhana made 79 from 45 balls, while Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh also contributed heavily.
Sri Lanka struggled in the chase and were bowled out for only 69, giving India a massive 147-run victory and another Asian Games gold medal.
The result also meant India won the Asian Games women’s cricket gold medal in a convincing fashion.
Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women: Major Timeline Results
| Year | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Women’s World Cup | India won by 141 runs |
| 2006 | Women’s Asia Cup Final | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2008 | Women’s Asia Cup | India won by 29 runs |
| 2008 | Women’s Asia Cup Final | India won by 177 runs |
| 2009 | Women’s T20 World Cup | India won by 5 wickets |
| 2014 | T20I | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets |
| 2018 | ODI | India won by 9 wickets |
| 2022 | 1st ODI | India won by 4 wickets |
| 2022 | 2nd ODI | India won by 10 wickets |
| 2022 | 3rd ODI | India won by 39 runs |
| 2022 | Women’s Asia Cup Final | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2023 | Asian Games Final | India won by 19 runs |
| 2024 | Women’s Asia Cup Final | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
| 2024 | Women’s T20 World Cup | India won by 82 runs |
| 2025 | ODI Tri-Series | India won by 9 wickets |
| 2025 | ODI Tri-Series | Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets |
| 2025 | ODI Tri-Series Final | India won by 97 runs |
| 2025 | Women’s World Cup | India won by 59 runs |
| 2025 | T20I Series | India won 5-0 |
| 2026 | Women’s Asia Cup Final | India won by 72 runs |
| 2026 | Asian Games Final | India won by 147 runs |
Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
The ODI rivalry has been heavily dominated by India.
According to ACS records, India and Sri Lanka have played 36 women’s ODIs from December 1997 through September 2025. India have won 32, Sri Lanka have won 3, and one match ended without a result. India’s highest ODI total against Sri Lanka is 342/7, which came in the 2025 tri-series final in Colombo.
India’s dominance is particularly clear in bilateral series, although Sri Lanka’s recent victories have demonstrated that the gap can narrow in important tournaments.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
The T20I rivalry began on 15 June 2009 at Taunton during the Women’s T20 World Cup.
By September 2026, ACS records listed 33 India-Sri Lanka women’s T20Is. India had won 27, Sri Lanka five and one had ended without a result.
Sri Lanka’s most famous T20I victory came in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup final, while India’s largest recent successes include the 2025 5-0 series sweep and the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup final.
Key Players in the Rivalry
Smriti Mandhana has become one of India’s most important players against Sri Lanka. She scored 116 in the 2025 ODI tri-series final and 59 in the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup final.
Harmanpreet Kaur has been a major figure for India in the modern era, contributing as captain and batter. She also scored 68 in the final match of India’s 2025 T20I sweep of Sri Lanka.
Deepti Sharma has repeatedly influenced India-Sri Lanka matches with both bat and ball. Her 3/25 and unbeaten 22 helped India win the first ODI of the 2022 series.
Chamari Athapaththu has been Sri Lanka’s leading match-winner and was central to the 2024 Asia Cup final victory, scoring 61 from 43 balls.
Harshitha Samarawickrama produced one of the most memorable innings in the rivalry when she scored an unbeaten 69 from 51 balls in the 2024 Asia Cup final.
Why the Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women Rivalry Matters
The rivalry is important because the two teams frequently meet in major Asian and global competitions.
The Women’s Asia Cup has provided several memorable finals, including India’s victories in 2006, 2008 and 2022, followed by Sri Lanka’s historic 2024 triumph and India’s response in 2026.
The Asian Games have also produced major encounters, with India defeating Sri Lanka in the 2023 final and again in the 2026 final.
At the same time, the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup meeting showed that the rivalry remains relevant on the global stage.
Most Memorable Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women Matches
The 2006 Women’s Asia Cup final stands out for India’s eight-wicket victory in Jaipur.
The 2008 Women’s Asia Cup final was another major Indian performance, with India winning by 177 runs.
The 2024 Women’s Asia Cup final is arguably Sri Lanka’s most important victory over India, as the hosts chased 166 successfully and won the tournament.
The 2025 ODI tri-series final showed India’s ability to respond after Sri Lanka had beaten them just days earlier.
The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup final and 2026 Asian Games final demonstrated India’s renewed dominance, with victories by 72 and 147 runs respectively.
Conclusion
The Sri Lanka Women Vs India Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline shows how the rivalry has evolved from early ODI encounters into a regular contest across bilateral series and major international tournaments.
India have historically held a commanding advantage, particularly in ODIs and T20Is. However, Sri Lanka have produced landmark victories, most notably their eight-wicket triumph in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup final.
India answered that setback with strong performances in 2025 and 2026. They won the 2025 ODI tri-series final, swept Sri Lanka 5-0 in T20Is, won the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup meeting, and then defeated Sri Lanka in both the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup final and 2026 Asian Games final.
With players such as Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama continuing to shape the rivalry, Sri Lanka Women vs India Women remains one of the most recognisable contests in Asian women’s cricket.
