India's women's cricket team delivered a spectacular performance against Sri Lanka in their third match of the T20 World Cup 2024, securing a historic victory. The Women in Blue achieved their biggest-ever win in the tournament's history, over Sri Lanka 82 runs.
This emphatic win propelled India to the top of Group A, surpassing both Pakistan and New Zealand, not only in points but also in net run rate, a crucial factor in determining tournament standings.
Setting the stage for this dominant display was a formidable batting performance by Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana showcased their exceptional skills, each crafting magnificent half-centuries that powered India to an imposing total of 172 runs.
The Indian bowlers through, a well-planned attack, left Sri Lanka reeling at 6/3 in the early overs. The Sri Lankan batting lineup struggled to recover from this initial onslaught and was eventually bowled out for a meager 90 runs.