The Indian women's cricket team stands on the brink of a series whitewash as they gear up to face Sri Lanka in the fourth T20 International. Having clinched the five-match series with three commanding victories, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will look to continue their dominant run at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, December 28.
Series Context and World Cup Preparations
This ongoing bilateral series is more than just about the trophy; it serves as a crucial preparatory ground for the Women's T20 World Cup in 2026. Both teams are using the matches to fine-tune their combinations and strategies for the global event next year. A notable pattern in India's wins has been their success while chasing. India women have won all three matches so far by batting second, showcasing composure and tactical acumen in run-chases.
Match Details: When and Where
The action begins at 7:00 PM IST on December 28. The venue for this encounter is the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Indian fans will be hoping for another clinical performance from their team, which has seen its bowlers set up victories consistently.
How to Watch: TV Broadcast and Online Streaming
For fans in India, the official broadcaster for the series is Star Sports. The match will be telecast live on their network channels. For those preferring digital platforms, the live streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website. This ensures fans can catch every moment of the action, whether at home or on the go.
Probable Playing XIs for the 4th T20I
India Women: The team might look to test its bench strength but is expected to field a strong core. The probable lineup includes Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (VC), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), with a choice between Harleen Deol and G Kamalini. The all-rounders and bowlers likely to feature are Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana or Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Kranti Gaud or Sree Charani.
Sri Lanka Women: Led by the dynamic Chamari Athapaththu, the visitors will aim to salvage pride. Their probable XI consists of Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyangana (WK), Inoka Ranaweera, and a choice between Shashini Gimhani and Kawya Kavindi, alongside Nimesha Madushani.
With the series already secured, the focus for India shifts to building momentum and providing opportunities to squad players. For Sri Lanka, it's a chance to disrupt India's rhythm and gain a confidence-boosting win ahead of the final match. All eyes will be on Thiruvananthapuram this Sunday evening.
