India could scarcely have scripted a more emphatic beginning to life after the ODI World Cup triumph. Any fears of a post-tournament lull were swiftly put to rest as Harmanpreet Kaur’s side hit the ground running, storming to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka in the series opener at Visakhapatnam on Sunday. From the outset, India set the tempo and never allowed the visitors a foothold in the contest.
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Sri Lanka were kept firmly on the back foot, with dew later amplifying their challenges. In need of a competitive total, they struggled to generate momentum and were restricted to a modest 121. India’s reply was clinical rather than hurried, headlined by Jemimah Rodrigues’ fluent unbeaten 69 as the hosts cruised home with 32 balls to spare.
Yet, amid the dominance, India are conscious that refinement remains essential. With a full-strength tour of Australia scheduled for 2026 immediately after the Women’s Premier League, the side views this s
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