Vaishnavi Sharma It was finally his moment to shine on the international stage during the second T20I against Sri Lanka Women. The young Indian spinner came through in the crucial phase and ended the long wait for a first wicket. It was a dismissal that brought both relief and redemption after the heartbreak earlier in the first game. There are smiles all around as teammates step in to celebrate the landmark goal.
IND-W vs SL-W, 2nd T20I: Maiden international wicket for Vaishnavi Sharma
The breakthrough came in 17th when Vaishnavi caused a false sweep. Nilakshika SilvaA dismissal that was threatened to come long ago. Bowling a slip to leg, Vaishnavi tempts Nilakshika to play a sweep but the batsman can only manage a top edge. Perfectly placed on a short slender leg, Shree Charani this time he made no mistake, completing a straight catch to close out the moment.
The importance of the cover went beyond the scorecard, especially after Charani dropped the man sitting in the same position in the previous game, denying that Vaishnavi should have been the first scalp. This missed chance lingered, but this time there was no escape. Once caught, Vaishnavi’s face immediately lit up, followed by a warm hug. Sneh Ranacapture the emotion of the event. Nilakshika departed for 2-3 balls, but the wicket symbolized perseverance. Vaishnavi finished with figures of 2/32, a statistically modest spell but emotionally career-defining. It was a reminder that confidence for young bowlers often starts with the first bounce, and Vaishnavi is finally gaining confidence.
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Shafali Verma’s power-packed fifty secures India a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka
India gave an all-round performance in command Beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets In the second T20I in Visakhapatnam, he sealed the chase with 49 balls to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. After dominating the field, India’s bowlers set the tone early, reducing Sri Lanka to 2/1 in the first game and never allowing them to fully recover.
Chamari Atapathu and Harshitha Samarawickrama resisted with quick innings of 31 and 33 respectively, but regular wickets kept Sri Lanka in check. Rana was exceptional in the middle overs, conceding just 11 runs in four overs, while Sri Charani took two key wickets. Vaishnavi enjoyed a memorable outing, taking his first international wicket and finishing with two scalps. Restrained bowling and sharp fielding saw Sri Lanka limp to 128/9, a very low total on a good batting surface.
In reply, India’s chase began with a breathtaking attack Shafali VermaScoring over 200, he dismantled the Sri Lankan attack with an unbeaten innings of just 34 off 69. Smriti Mandhana fell quickly, Shafali and Rodrogue Within the Powerplay he put together a quick partnership that effectively ended the contest. Jemimah 26 off 15 provided ideal support Harmanpreet Kaur making sure there were no late hiccups before leaving. India reached the target in just 11.5 overs, underlining their dominance in all departments and cementing their dominance in the series with a brutal, one-sided win.
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