Mandhana's Century, Rana's Four-Wicket Haul Secure Tri-Series Win for India
India scripted a swashbuckling win in the Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025, crushing Sri Lanka by 97 runs in a thriller in Colombo on May 11. The one-sided triumph was set up by an incredible century by Smriti Mandhana and a four-wicket haul by Sneh Rana, which showcased India’s dominance of the format. With this victory, India clinched the championship and sent a strong message to the cricket fraternity about their current shape ahead of the upcoming ICC tournaments.
The match saw a perfect blend of good batting and disciplined bowling that put India ahead of their opponents. Smriti Mandhana’s sublime knock of 116 laid the foundation, and Rana’s pacy spell made sure Sri Lanka never caught any momentum. This outstanding team performance is now making waves on cricket forums and websites like LiveMatches.in, where spectators are clamouring for live updates and excerpts of such dynamite encounters.
Mandhana Anchors India’s Mammoth Total
Opting to bat on a batting-friendly pitch, India began with confidence. Openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana built a 70-run partnership, keeping Lankan bowlers frustrated in the early going. Rawal’s dismissal in the 15th over, by Inoka Ranaweera, did not serve as a detter for Mandhana, however, who shifted gears without any fuss.
Left behind by Ranaweera herself on 24, Mandhana seized the moment to the hilt. Her innings was a mix of class and aggression, marked by 15 fours and two regal sixes. Dominant of the middle overs, she showed her class by playing around the field and tackling the spinners, particularly Dewmi Vihanga and Chamari Athapaththu.
A beautiful succession of shots off Athapaththu—a boundary hat-trick—toothed Mandhana to her 11th ODI century, and had the Indian camp on its feet. Harleen Deol was with her, and added to the misery of the Sri Lankan bowlers with a free-flowing 47, contributing to a 120-run second-wicket partnership that set the platform for the huge score.
India’s middle order kept up the tempo, thanks to input provided by Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, and Deepti Sharma. All of the batwoman ensured that the innings did not lose its rhythm. Both Amanjot and Deepti guided the game to its end through their cameos, leading the game to authoritative 342/7 in 50 overs.
Sneh Rana Seals the Deal with the Ball
Sri Lanka’s start was bumpy to say the least as Hasini Perera fell for a duck to the bowling of Amanjot Kaur. Though Vishmi Gunaratne and Chamari Athapaththu did show some determination in the early overs, the pressure at the scoreboard was evident. Gunaratne played a gritty 36, but her dismissal again to Amanjot left Sri Lanka in trouble.
Athapaththu, determined to rebuild the innings with Nilakshi de Silva, offered some resistance. The pair tried to revive the innings with steady partnerships, but India’s bowling attack was relentless.
It was Sneh Rana who exerted pressure in the middle overs. Since Sri Lanka had to chase 190 in the last 20 overs, Rana sent both the settled batters—Athapaththu for 51 and de Silva for 48—back. Her 4 for 32 spell brought down the Lankan middle order and left the lower middle order vulnerable to Indian pressure.
Pressure made itself heard, with two run-outs—Anushka Sanjeewani and Harshitha Samarawickrama—making Sri Lanka’s job tougher. Rana returned to get rid of Malki Madara in the very first ball, finishing off the innings at 245 in 48.2 overs, leaving India with a well-deserved 97-run win.
India's Balanced Attack and Fielding Excellence
Away from Rana, India’s bowling effort saw regulated performances from Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma. Amanjot’s early success set the tone, and Deepti kept the batters guessing with her variations. The fielding unit too impressed with some pinpoint throws and swift penalties with pressure mounting all through the chase.
Pressurize, induce errors, and attack-the heart beating phrase of this team. So this match with its Mandhana-Rana show will live forever in memory. But our team-win effort and strategy would also be decided considering that.
Reaction and Impact
The tri-series win is significant in the larger scheme of Indian women’s cricket. In the run-up to the ICC Women’s World Cup, India has demonstrated depth, temperament, and form. Smriti Mandhana’s century was not a personal achievement; it was a message of leadership and consistency. Likewise, Rana’s spell was a testament to India’s growing strength at spin bowling, a traditional forte that’s now yielding dividends.
The fans took to LiveMatches.in to vent their joy, where live responses, statistics, and reports poured in a deluging avalanche during and after the match. The cricket fraternity welcomed the tactics of the team, the composed Mandhana, and Rana’s contribution as the key factors behind the triumph.
Looking Ahead
India concludes the Tri-Nation Series on a high with this win, once again establishing themselves as favourites for upcoming international games. The series has also contributed to defining and developing the batting depth and the accuracy of the bowling—properties required in high-pressure tournaments.
The exploits of youngsters like Amanjot Kaur and Pratika Rawal, along with seniors like Mandhana and Rana, bode well for Indian women’s cricket. More than anything else, this match will serve as a barometer of India’s performance when the chips are down.
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Match Summary:
India: 342/7 in 50 overs
- Smriti Mandhana 116 (15×4, 2×6)
- Harleen Deol 47
- Sugandika Kumari 2-59
Sri Lanka: 245 all out in 48.2 overs
- Chamari Athapaththu 51
- Nilakshi de Silva 48
- Sneh Rana 4-32
India won by 97 runs
Final Words
Smriti Mandhana’s century and Sneh Rana’s four-wicket haul will go down in the history books of Indian cricket as a watershed moment for the Women’s Tri-Series. The match had everything—quality batting and clever bowling, and fielding genius. While the Indian team revels in this hard-earned victory, spectators are free to relive all the excitement on LiveMatches.in—your one-stop destination for live cricket action.
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