India Defeats Sri Lanka by 82 Runs in T20 World Cup

In a dominant performance, India's women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, significantly boosting their semi-final hopes. Batting first, India set a formidable target of 172 runs, led by half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana (50) and Harmanpreet Kaur (52 off 27 balls). The Indian bowlers, particularly Asha Sobhana and Arundhati Reddy, each taking three wickets, dismantled Sri Lanka's batting lineup, which collapsed to 90 all out. Sri Lanka's innings faltered early, slipping to 6-3, and despite a brief partnership, they could not recover from the disastrous start. This victory elevates India to second place in Group A, improving their net run rate, while Sri Lanka remains at the bottom of the table. With this match, India has showcased their resilience after a previous defeat to New Zealand, positioning themselves for a strong finish in the tournament.