India women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in first T20I at Visakhapatnam
India women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first T20I at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam on 21 December 2025, with Jemimah Rodrigues scoring an unbeaten 69.
Summary
India women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first T20I of the series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on 21 December 2025. After Sri Lanka made 121 for 6, India reached 122 for 2 in 14.4 overs, led by Jemimah Rodrigues's unbeaten 69 off 44 balls, her 14th T20I half-century. Jemimah Rodrigues was named player of the match as India, the reigning ODI world champions, took a 1-0 lead in the series.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 21 December 2025, ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Result
- India won by 8 wickets
- Scores
- Sri Lanka 121/6; India 122/2 (14.4 ov)
- Player of the match
- Jemimah Rodrigues, 69* off 44 balls
- Milestone
- Rodrigues's 14th T20I half-century
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which city did India women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first T20I on 21 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
The Hindu and Indian Express: the match was played at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Who was the player of the match for her unbeaten 69 in the first India–Sri Lanka women's T20I on 21 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Jemimah Rodrigues
Indian Express: Jemimah Rodrigues was player of the match for 69 not out off 44 balls; The Hindu calls it her 14th T20I half-century.