IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I Fantasy Tips for SL Tour of IND 2025
The Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025 kicks off with the 1st T20I between India Women (IND-W) and Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) on 27 December 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, starting at 7:00 PM IST. India Women aim to dominate at home, while Sri Lanka Women will look to challenge with a balanced squad. Fantasy cricket enthusiasts can benefit from understanding key players and pitch conditions before making their picks. So let’s have a look at IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I Fantasy Tips.
IND-W vs SL-W Match Details
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Match: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st T20I
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Series: Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2025
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Date: 27 December 2025
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Time: 7:00 PM IST
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Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Pitch Report
Bengaluru’s pitch favors batters, especially in night games. Key points for fantasy players:
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Pitch Type: Batting-friendly
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Average 1st Innings Score: 155–170
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Toss Impact: Teams may prefer chasing
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Weather: Clear conditions expected
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Playing Conditions: Short boundaries and fast outfield
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Strategy Tip: Bowlers who vary pace or spin effectively in middle overs can earn bonus fantasy points.
Probable Playing XI
India Women:
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Smriti Mandhana – Batter
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Shafali Verma – Batter
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Harmanpreet Kaur (C) – Batter
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Jemimah Rodrigues – Batter
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Richa Ghosh (WK) – Wicketkeeper-batter
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Deepti Sharma – All-rounder
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Pooja Vastrakar – All-rounder
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Renuka Singh – Bowler
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Radha Yadav – Bowler
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Shreyanka Patil – Bowler
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Rajeshwari Gayakwad – Bowler
Sri Lanka Women:
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Chamari Athapaththu (C) – All-rounder
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Vishmi Gunaratne – Batter
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Harshitha Samarawickrama – Batter
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Kavisha Dilhari – All-rounder
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Nilakshi de Silva – Batter
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Anushka Sanjeewani (WK) – Wicketkeeper
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Oshadi Ranasinghe – All-rounder
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Inoka Ranaweera – Bowler
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Sugandika Kumari – Bowler
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Udeshika Prabodhani – Bowler
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Achini Kulasuriya – Bowler
Key Players to Watch
India Women:
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Smriti Mandhana: Aggressive starts at the top order
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Deepti Sharma: Provides balance as an all-rounder in middle overs
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Harmanpreet Kaur: Experienced finisher
Sri Lanka Women:
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Chamari Athapaththu: The main match-winner and key all-rounder
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Inoka Ranaweera: Threatening spin bowler, especially in middle overs
Fantasy Cricket Tips
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Pick India’s top-order batters like Mandhana, Shafali, and Harmanpreet for maximum points.
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Include all-rounders like Deepti Sharma and Chamari Athapaththu, who can contribute with both bat and ball.
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Spinners are valuable due to Bengaluru’s favorable middle-over conditions.
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Select at least one death-over specialist to maximize bonus points from wickets and runs saved.
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Monitor toss updates to strategize for fantasy captain/vice-captain picks.
Match Prediction
India Women are favourites given home conditions, depth in batting, and disciplined bowling. Sri Lanka Women can be competitive if their top order fires consistently.
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Predicted Winner: India Women
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Expected 1st Innings Score: 160–175
FAQs
Q1. When is the IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I match?
A1: 27 December 2025
Q2. Where will the match be played?
A2: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Q3. Key players for India Women?
A3: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma
Q4. Sri Lanka Women’s biggest threat?
A4: Chamari Athapaththu
Q5. Likely winner of IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I?
A5: India Women
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**Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and research; they are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **
